diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 181811e9..11f8f8fd 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -9,6 +9,9 @@ features and fixes from [Walkyst's fork](/~https://github.com/Walkyst/lavaplayer-f
 
 **Please read the [FAQ](FAQ.md) in case of issues.**
 
+> [Note]
+> This fork requires Java 11 or newer. If you need Java 8 support you should update as java 8 was released 10 years ago.
+
 #### Maven package
 
 Replace `x.y.z` with the latest version
diff --git a/build.gradle.kts b/build.gradle.kts
index 62a10470..f3a0289a 100644
--- a/build.gradle.kts
+++ b/build.gradle.kts
@@ -33,7 +33,8 @@ subprojects {
     apply<MavenPublishPlugin>()
 
     configure<JavaPluginExtension> {
-        sourceCompatibility = JavaVersion.VERSION_1_8
+        sourceCompatibility = JavaVersion.VERSION_11
+        targetCompatibility = JavaVersion.VERSION_11
     }
 
     configure<PublishingExtension> {