diff --git a/starters/hello-world/package.json b/starters/hello-world/package.json
index 7f3d8582cc7b2..742bdd82b0183 100644
--- a/starters/hello-world/package.json
+++ b/starters/hello-world/package.json
@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@
     "test": "echo \"Write tests! -> https://gatsby.dev/unit-testing\" && exit 1"
   },
   "dependencies": {
-    "gatsby": "^2.20.25",
+    "gatsby": "^3.0.0",
     "react": "^16.12.0",
     "react-dom": "^16.12.0"
   },