diff --git a/src/Programs/data/ProgramsMetadata.ts b/src/Programs/data/ProgramsMetadata.ts
index 870efec74..72a8f4331 100644
--- a/src/Programs/data/ProgramsMetadata.ts
+++ b/src/Programs/data/ProgramsMetadata.ts
@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ import { calculateHackingTime, calculateGrowTime, calculateWeakenTime } from "..
 
 function requireHackingLevel(lvl: number) {
   return function (p: IPlayer) {
-    return p.hacking >= lvl;
+    return p.hacking + p.intelligence / 2 >= lvl;
   };
 }