diff --git a/CMakeLists.txt b/CMakeLists.txt
index e6adc72..9c3b597 100644
--- a/CMakeLists.txt
+++ b/CMakeLists.txt
@@ -1,12 +1,12 @@
 # Copyright (c) 2025, Jayden Grubb <contact@jaydengrubb.com>
 # SPDX-License-Identifier: BSD-3-Clause
 
-cmake_minimum_required(VERSION 3.12)
+cmake_minimum_required(VERSION 3.20)
 set(CMAKE_EXPORT_COMPILE_COMMANDS ON CACHE INTERNAL "")
 
 project(nova)
 enable_language(CXX)
-set(CMAKE_CXX_STANDARD 20)
+set(CMAKE_CXX_STANDARD 23)
 set(CMAKE_CXX_STANDARD_REQUIRED ON)
 set(CMAKE_CXX_VISIBILITY_PRESET hidden)