diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 1a6360ef6..9b7fb74f9 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -6,6 +6,9 @@ discord.js is a node module used as a way of interfacing with
 [Discord](https://discordapp.com/). It is a very useful module for creating
 bots.
 
+**Updating to 3.1.1 is essential as it has new changes to be compatible with Discord's API,
+and to make sure your application still works an update is a good idea.**
+
 ### Installation
 `npm install --save discord.js`
 
diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index cfc032ca8..b653297ed 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "discord.js",
-  "version": "3.1.0",
+  "version": "3.1.1",
   "description": "A way to interface with the Discord API",
   "main": "./lib/index.js",
   "scripts": {