diff --git a/build.sbt b/build.sbt
index b4f8f22d..613dd5a2 100644
--- a/build.sbt
+++ b/build.sbt
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ lazy val V = new {
   val kotlin          = "2.2.0"
   val protobuf        = "3.17.3"
   val protoc          = "3.17.3"
-  val kotest          = "4.6.3"
+  val kotest          = "6.2.1"
   val kctfork         = "0.7.1"
   val scipJava        = "0.12.3"
   val semanticdbJavac = "0.8.23"