diff --git a/build.gradle b/build.gradle
index c208c9e..f496b57 100644
--- a/build.gradle
+++ b/build.gradle
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 // Top-level build file where you can add configuration options common to all sub-projects/modules.
 
 buildscript {
-    ext.kotlin_version = '1.6.10'
+    ext.kotlin_version = '1.8.0'
     ext.espressoVersion = "3.4.0"
     repositories {
         google()