diff --git a/elasticsearch/x-pack/build.gradle b/elasticsearch/x-pack/build.gradle
index d23c14eed0b..8e68915e7b0 100644
--- a/elasticsearch/x-pack/build.gradle
+++ b/elasticsearch/x-pack/build.gradle
@@ -6,8 +6,6 @@ esplugin {
   name 'xpack'
   description 'Elasticsearch Expanded Pack Plugin'
   classname 'org.elasticsearch.xpack.XPackPlugin'
-  // FIXME we still can't be isolated due to shield custom realms
-  isolated false
 }
 
 ext.versions = [