diff --git a/Dockerfile.release b/Dockerfile.release
index 5273a918c..1462795fc 100644
--- a/Dockerfile.release
+++ b/Dockerfile.release
@@ -6,6 +6,9 @@ ARG TARGETARCH
 # Use `1025` G/UID so users can switch between this and `heighliner` image without a need to chown the files.
 RUN addgroup --gid 1025 -S pocket && adduser --uid 1025 -S pocket -G pocket
 
+# Install gcompat to provide compatibility with glibc binary on amd64
+RUN apk add --no-cache gcompat
+
 COPY --chown=pocket:pocket release_binaries/poktroll_linux_$TARGETARCH /bin/poktrolld
 
 USER pocket