diff --git a/nodejs22.x/sqs/{{cookiecutter.project_name}}/README.md b/nodejs22.x/sqs/{{cookiecutter.project_name}}/README.md
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@@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ The AWS SAM CLI is an extension of the AWS CLI that adds functionality for build
 To use the AWS SAM CLI, you need the following tools:
 
 * AWS SAM CLI - [Install the AWS SAM CLI](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/serverless-application-model/latest/developerguide/serverless-sam-cli-install.html).
-* Node.js - [Install Node.js 20](https://nodejs.org/en/), including the npm package management tool.
+* Node.js - [Install Node.js 22](https://nodejs.org/en/), including the npm package management tool.
 * Docker - [Install Docker community edition](https://hub.docker.com/search/?type=edition&offering=community).
 
 To build and deploy your application for the first time, run the following in your shell: