diff --git a/dwaveoceansdk/__init__.py b/dwaveoceansdk/__init__.py
index f30bfa46..16bca904 100644
--- a/dwaveoceansdk/__init__.py
+++ b/dwaveoceansdk/__init__.py
@@ -12,4 +12,4 @@
 # See the License for the specific language governing permissions and
 # limitations under the License.
 
-__version__ = '8.0.1'
+__version__ = '8.1.0'