diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
index f1ce9612b..259261981 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -1,3 +1,6 @@
+### v3000.1.8
+- fixed `scale` option acting weird when width and height are defined (by @hirnsalat)
+
 ### v3000.1.7
 - fixed `debug.paused` not pausing audio
 - added `mask()` component
diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index 0a1a16ad8..eada81d79 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 {
 	"name": "kaboom",
 	"description": "kaboom.js is a JavaScript library that helps you make games fast and fun!",
-	"version": "3000.1.7",
+	"version": "3000.1.8",
 	"license": "MIT",
 	"homepage": "https://kaboomjs.com/",
 	"repository": "github:replit/kaboom",
diff --git a/src/kaboom.ts b/src/kaboom.ts
index fceb7983a..8eff7a5be 100644
--- a/src/kaboom.ts
+++ b/src/kaboom.ts
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-const VERSION = "3000.1.7"
+const VERSION = "3000.1.8"
 
 import initApp from "./app"