diff --git a/gradle.properties b/gradle.properties
index a406290766..5be2e4c155 100644
--- a/gradle.properties
+++ b/gradle.properties
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 # Project
-mod_version=1.2.60
+mod_version=1.2.61
 group=org.cyclops.evilcraft
 java_version=21
 
diff --git a/resources/changelog/1.21.1-1.2.61.txt b/resources/changelog/1.21.1-1.2.61.txt
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..4cc8ff1992
--- /dev/null
+++ b/resources/changelog/1.21.1-1.2.61.txt
@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+As always, don't forget to backup your world before updating!
+Requires CyclopsCore version 1.25.1 or higher.
+
+Fixes:
+* Fix timeout when producing skull of player in box, Closes #1075
+