diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index d2a5b8a4..f15a8439 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "pxt-microbit",
-  "version": "0.9.7",
+  "version": "0.9.8",
   "description": "micro:bit target for PXT",
   "keywords": [
     "JavaScript",