diff --git a/gradle.properties b/gradle.properties
index 6c9236aaf..d359583c0 100644
--- a/gradle.properties
+++ b/gradle.properties
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-mod_version=2.8.0
+mod_version=2.8.1
 minecraft_version=1.18.1
 forge_version=39.0.5
 cyclopscore_version=1.12.1-104
diff --git a/resources/changelog/1.18.1-2.8.1.txt b/resources/changelog/1.18.1-2.8.1.txt
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..5fa21a92a
--- /dev/null
+++ b/resources/changelog/1.18.1-2.8.1.txt
@@ -0,0 +1,5 @@
+As always, don't forget to backup your world before updating!
+Requires CyclopsCore version 1.12.1 or higher.
+
+Fixes:
+* Fix gatherCapabilities crash in unit tests