diff --git a/data/system.metainfo.xml.in b/data/system.metainfo.xml.in
index 92be73d9..e21a97f2 100644
--- a/data/system.metainfo.xml.in
+++ b/data/system.metainfo.xml.in
@@ -40,7 +40,7 @@
   <update_contact>contact_at_elementary.io</update_contact>
 
   <releases>
-    <release version="8.2.1" date="2025-02-13" urgency="medium">
+    <release version="8.2.1" date="2025-05-01" urgency="medium">
       <description>
         <p>Minor updates:</p>
         <ul>
diff --git a/meson.build b/meson.build
index bd39c4a3..39dc014d 100644
--- a/meson.build
+++ b/meson.build
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 project(
     'system',
     'vala', 'c',
-    version: '8.2.0'
+    version: '8.2.1'
 )
 
 gettext_name = 'io.elementary.settings.' + meson.project_name()