diff --git a/1.16.5.properties b/1.16.5.properties
index 2abaa393f..1c1fc5ab0 100644
--- a/1.16.5.properties
+++ b/1.16.5.properties
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 # 1.16.5 version
 
-java_version=8
+java_version=16
 minecraft_version=1.16.5
 compatible_minecraft_versions=["1.16.4", "1.16.5"]