diff --git a/data/network.metainfo.xml.in b/data/network.metainfo.xml.in
index bff8e83f..b9a591da 100644
--- a/data/network.metainfo.xml.in
+++ b/data/network.metainfo.xml.in
@@ -28,7 +28,7 @@
   <update_contact>contact_at_elementary.io</update_contact>
 
   <releases>
-    <release version="8.1.0" date="2024-12-10" urgency="medium">
+    <release version="8.1.0" date="2025-02-12" urgency="medium">
       <description>
         <p>Minor updates</p>
         <ul>
diff --git a/meson.build b/meson.build
index 9e86eaba..0159765d 100644
--- a/meson.build
+++ b/meson.build
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 project(
     'network',
     'vala', 'c',
-    version: '8.0.1'
+    version: '8.1.0'
 )
 
 gettext_name = 'io.elementary.settings.' + meson.project_name()