diff --git a/build.py b/build.py
index bc174d711..7c28053b6 100755
--- a/build.py
+++ b/build.py
@@ -48,8 +48,8 @@ if not no_color and is_windows:
         no_color = True
 
 # Environment checks
-if not sys.version_info >= (3, 6):
-    error('Requires Python 3.6+')
+if not sys.version_info >= (3, 8):
+    error('Requires Python 3.8+')
 
 if 'ANDROID_SDK_ROOT' not in os.environ:
     error('Please add Android SDK path to ANDROID_SDK_ROOT environment variable!')