diff --git a/packages/nuxi/src/commands/build.ts b/packages/nuxi/src/commands/build.ts
index c6e19f396b..b2868355a0 100644
--- a/packages/nuxi/src/commands/build.ts
+++ b/packages/nuxi/src/commands/build.ts
@@ -28,7 +28,8 @@ export default defineNuxtCommand({
       }
     })
 
-    const nitro = useNitro()
+    // Use ? for backward compatibility for Nuxt <= RC.10
+    const nitro = useNitro?.()
 
     await clearDir(nuxt.options.buildDir)