diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
index bd6addcd38..bae7373742 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -1,5 +1,9 @@
 # Svelte changelog
 
+## 3.8.1
+
+* Set SVG namespace for slotted elements ([#3321](https://github.com/sveltejs/svelte/issues/3321))
+
 ## 3.8.0
 
 * Add `self` event modifier ([#3372](https://github.com/sveltejs/svelte/issues/3372))
diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index d66fc42637..45abeeda37 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "svelte",
-  "version": "3.8.0",
+  "version": "3.8.1",
   "description": "Cybernetically enhanced web apps",
   "module": "index.mjs",
   "main": "index",