diff --git a/cli/CHANGELOG.md b/cli/CHANGELOG.md
index 124493ab99..92cc7185a8 100644
--- a/cli/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/cli/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 <!-- See the ../guides/writing-the-cypress-changelog.md for details on writing the changelog. -->
 ## 15.8.1
 
-_Released 12/17/2025 (PENDING)_
+_Released 12/18/2025_
 
 **Dependency Updates:**
 
diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index d96324e2a1..b1e9cab1c2 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "cypress",
-  "version": "15.8.0",
+  "version": "15.8.1",
   "description": "Cypress is a next generation front end testing tool built for the modern web",
   "private": true,
   "scripts": {