diff --git a/update/changelog.txt b/update/changelog.txt
index 55e9ba0bb..37c5c1892 100644
--- a/update/changelog.txt
+++ b/update/changelog.txt
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
-# 231108
+# 231114
 
-# norns 2.8.0
+# norns 2.8.1
 
 - NEW screen overhaul, allowing higher frame rate and various improvements
 #1720 @tlubke @catfact @Dewb
diff --git a/update/version.txt b/update/version.txt
index f848dbf97..d5c6c470d 100644
--- a/update/version.txt
+++ b/update/version.txt
@@ -1 +1 @@
-231108
+231114