diff --git a/data/icons.metainfo.xml.in b/data/icons.metainfo.xml.in
index 64298b325..cbfc7b96c 100644
--- a/data/icons.metainfo.xml.in
+++ b/data/icons.metainfo.xml.in
@@ -29,7 +29,7 @@
   <update_contact>contact_at_elementary.io</update_contact>
 
   <releases>
-    <release version="8.0.0" date="2023-05-05" urgency="medium">
+    <release version="8.0.0" date="2023-05-06" urgency="medium">
         <p>Additions:</p>
         <ul>
           <li>`preferences-desktop-wallpaper` is now a unique icon from `preferences-desktop` and features a colorful paint roller design</li>
diff --git a/meson.build b/meson.build
index c8e37b697..94aeca7c6 100644
--- a/meson.build
+++ b/meson.build
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 project (
     'io.elementary.icons',
-    version: '7.3.1',
+    version: '8.0.0',
     license : 'GPL3+',
     meson_version: '>=0.61',
 )