diff --git a/code/modules/events/swarmer.dm b/code/modules/events/swarmer.dm
index ffb79a43e72..c89e2e667f9 100644
--- a/code/modules/events/swarmer.dm
+++ b/code/modules/events/swarmer.dm
@@ -1,10 +1,9 @@
 /datum/round_event_control/spawn_swarmer
 	name = "Spawn Swarmer Beacon"
 	typepath = /datum/round_event/spawn_swarmer
-	weight = 8
+	weight = 10
 	max_occurrences = 1 //Only once okay fam
-	earliest_start = 30 MINUTES
-	min_players = 15
+	min_players = 20
 
 /datum/round_event/spawn_swarmer/announce(fake)
 	priority_announce("Our long-range sensors have detected that your station's defenses have been breached by some sort of alien device.  We suggest searching for and destroying it as soon as possible.", "[command_name()] High-Priority Update")