diff --git a/yogstation/code/game/gamemodes/darkspawn/darkspawn.dm b/yogstation/code/game/gamemodes/darkspawn/darkspawn.dm
index fe93a8a618b3..478ded70b342 100644
--- a/yogstation/code/game/gamemodes/darkspawn/darkspawn.dm
+++ b/yogstation/code/game/gamemodes/darkspawn/darkspawn.dm
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@
 	name = "darkspawn"
 	config_tag = "darkspawn"
 	antag_flag = ROLE_DARKSPAWN
-	required_players = 26
+	required_players = 38
 	required_enemies = 3
 	recommended_enemies = 3
 	enemy_minimum_age = 15
diff --git a/yogstation/code/game/gamemodes/shadowling/shadowling.dm b/yogstation/code/game/gamemodes/shadowling/shadowling.dm
index 32ac455d8efe..943da7c954e0 100644
--- a/yogstation/code/game/gamemodes/shadowling/shadowling.dm
+++ b/yogstation/code/game/gamemodes/shadowling/shadowling.dm
@@ -51,7 +51,7 @@ Made by Xhuis
 	name = "shadowling"
 	config_tag = "shadowling"
 	antag_flag = ROLE_SHADOWLING
-	required_players = 32
+	required_players = 38
 	required_enemies = 3
 	recommended_enemies = 3
 	enemy_minimum_age = 14