diff --git a/neoforge/src/main/resources/META-INF/mods.toml b/neoforge/src/main/resources/META-INF/mods.toml
index 3fb9656c..78e7da11 100644
--- a/neoforge/src/main/resources/META-INF/mods.toml
+++ b/neoforge/src/main/resources/META-INF/mods.toml
@@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ logoFile="${mod_id}_logo.png"
 
 [[dependencies.${mod_id}]]
     modId="sereneseasons"
-    required=false
+    type="optional"
     versionRange="[${serene_seasons_version},)"
     ordering="AFTER"
     side="BOTH"
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