diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index 71c25a09182..71b531781dd 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
     "name": "pxt-microbit",
-    "version": "8.1.5",
+    "version": "8.1.6",
     "description": "micro:bit target for Microsoft MakeCode (PXT)",
     "keywords": [
         "JavaScript",