Incorrect node.js version warning

[antico5]

Version of Hardhat

3.0.0-next.16

What happened?

Running hardhat3 with node 23.2.0 got me the warning:

WARNING: You are using Node.js 23.2.0 which is not supported by Hardhat.
Please upgrade to 22.10.0 or a later version.

Minimal reproduction steps

Running hardhat3 with node 23.2.0

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[SebastienGllmt]

Are you running nodejs, or another runtime? This error happens when you're using a runtime like Deno that doesn't support the module register nodejs API

In that case, the misleading error message you see comes from tsx (used by hardhat build tools internally) so unfortunately getting a better error message requires a change in tsx

If you think this case applies to you, can track this issue here: #2888 (comment)