diff --git a/code/game/gamemodes/cult/cult.dm b/code/game/gamemodes/cult/cult.dm
index fc54705ca14..6b619838ded 100644
--- a/code/game/gamemodes/cult/cult.dm
+++ b/code/game/gamemodes/cult/cult.dm
@@ -59,7 +59,7 @@
 	antag_flag = ROLE_CULTIST
 	restricted_jobs = list("Chaplain","AI", "Cyborg", "Security Officer", "Warden", "Detective", "Head of Security", "Captain", "Head of Personnel")
 	protected_jobs = list()
-	required_players = 35
+	required_players = 30
 	required_enemies = 4
 	recommended_enemies = 4
 	enemy_minimum_age = 14