diff --git a/src/main/resources/modid.mixins.json b/src/main/resources/modid.mixins.json
index 3ded8fb..086694c 100644
--- a/src/main/resources/modid.mixins.json
+++ b/src/main/resources/modid.mixins.json
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
   "required": true,
   "minVersion": "0.8",
   "package": "nl.andrewlalis.speed_carts.mixin",
-  "compatibilityLevel": "JAVA_17",
+  "compatibilityLevel": "JAVA_16",
   "mixins": [
     "AbstractMinecartMixin"
   ],