diff --git a/pydualsense/pydualsense.py b/pydualsense/pydualsense.py
index b7e1206..3f450df 100644
--- a/pydualsense/pydualsense.py
+++ b/pydualsense/pydualsense.py
@@ -1,4 +1,8 @@
-from os import device_encoding
+
+# needed for python > 3.8
+if sys.version_info >= (3,8):
+    os.add_dll_directory(os.getcwd())
+
 import hid # type: ignore
 from .enums import (LedOptions, PlayerID,
                    PulseOptions, TriggerModes, Brightness)
diff --git a/setup.py b/setup.py
index 7dedb77..c4c8b28 100644
--- a/setup.py
+++ b/setup.py
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ with open("README.md", "r") as fh:
 
 setup(
     name='pydualsense',
-    version='0.4.1',
+    version='0.4.2',
     description='use your DualSense (PS5) controller with python',
     long_description=long_description,
     long_description_content_type="text/markdown",