diff --git a/nodes/_defaults.yaml b/nodes/_defaults.yaml
index 0fb205d..1ac19f0 100644
--- a/nodes/_defaults.yaml
+++ b/nodes/_defaults.yaml
@@ -1,6 +1,7 @@
 schematicId: !schematic default
 arch: amd64
 talosVersion: v1.11.3
+kubernesVersion: v1.34.1
 kernelArgs:
     - talos.platform=metal
     - console=tty0