diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index 4c5363458e..8be56ea4df 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 {
   "name": "pnpm",
   "description": "Fast, disk space efficient npm installs",
-  "version": "0.70.1",
+  "version": "0.71.0",
   "author": "Rico Sta. Cruz <rico@ricostacruz.com>",
   "bin": {
     "pnpm": "lib/bin/pnpm.js"