diff --git a/packages/core/CHANGELOG.md b/packages/core/CHANGELOG.md
index 10190ac..b479ca1 100644
--- a/packages/core/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/packages/core/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -2,6 +2,10 @@
 
 ## master
 
+## 0.8.3 (2024-04-09)
+
+- Fix closing WebSocket right after opening. ([@palkan][])
+
 ## 0.8.2 (2024-03-27)
 
 - Fix whispering for pub/sub channels. ([@palkan][])
diff --git a/packages/core/package.json b/packages/core/package.json
index ac8687e..009d249 100644
--- a/packages/core/package.json
+++ b/packages/core/package.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "@anycable/core",
-  "version": "0.8.2",
+  "version": "0.8.3",
   "description": "AnyCable JavaScript client library core functionality",
   "keywords": [
     "anycable",
diff --git a/packages/core/websocket/index.js b/packages/core/websocket/index.js
index 1707386..88d049b 100644
--- a/packages/core/websocket/index.js
+++ b/packages/core/websocket/index.js
@@ -80,8 +80,10 @@ export class WebSocketTransport {
   }
 
   close() {
-    if (this.ws && this.connected) {
+    if (this.ws) {
       this.onclose()
+    } else {
+      this.connected = false
     }
   }