diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index 3caf483..cf3feaa 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@
     "jade": "0.27.6",
     "stylus": "0.30.0",
     "socket.io": "0.9.10",
-    "mongoose": "3.0.3",
+    "mongoose": "8.8.3",
     "gzippo": "0.1.7",
     "ws": "0.4.27",
     "ws-rpc": "0.0.8",