diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index 276be0f6c..8272bd65d 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "@slack/bolt",
-  "version": "1.7.0",
+  "version": "1.8.0",
   "description": "A framework for building Slack apps, fast.",
   "author": "Slack Technologies, Inc.",
   "license": "MIT",