diff --git a/templates/nuxtjs/files/.platform.app.yaml b/templates/nuxtjs/files/.platform.app.yaml
index 073c77115..d1cac0704 100644
--- a/templates/nuxtjs/files/.platform.app.yaml
+++ b/templates/nuxtjs/files/.platform.app.yaml
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ name: app
 
 # The runtime the application uses.
 # Complete list of available runtimes: https://docs.platform.sh/create-apps/app-reference.html#types
-type: 'nodejs:18'
+type: 'nodejs:20'
 
 # The web key configures the web server running in front of your app.
 # More information: https://docs.platform.sh/create-apps/app-reference.html#web