diff --git a/batgrl/__init__.py b/batgrl/__init__.py
index 991bd844..603503a2 100644
--- a/batgrl/__init__.py
+++ b/batgrl/__init__.py
@@ -2,4 +2,4 @@
 batgrl - badass terminal graphics library
 """
 
-__version__ = "0.27.0"
+__version__ = "0.28.0"