diff --git a/build.gradle b/build.gradle
index 7bc3a4fff..c1bc50689 100644
--- a/build.gradle
+++ b/build.gradle
@@ -157,7 +157,7 @@ dependencies {
     }
 
     // Database driver.
-    implementation 'org.mongodb:mongo-java-driver:3.11.0'
+    implementation 'org.mongodb:mongodb-driver-sync:4.8.2'
 
     // Legacy system for storing Java objects, this functionality is now provided by the MongoDB driver itself.
     implementation 'org.mongojack:mongojack:2.10.1'