diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
index ab7a2ee9be..6aa16ec7df 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 Changelog
 =========
 
-8.1.0 (??/??/2023)
+8.1.0 (10/16/2023)
 ------------------
 
 * Added `visible` property to `Window` to allow it to be shown and hidden
diff --git a/haxelib.json b/haxelib.json
index 184b35f5a4..47ebdb331c 100644
--- a/haxelib.json
+++ b/haxelib.json
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@
 	"tags": [],
 	"description": "A foundational Haxe framework for cross-platform development",
 	"version": "8.1.0",
-	"releasenote": "Update HashLink, iOS and Android build fixes, and ongoing improvements",
+	"releasenote": "New Window properties, webassembly target, project.hxp, -eval and -terser options",
 	"contributors": [
 		"singmajesty",
 		"bowlerhat",