diff --git a/build.properties b/build.properties
index 660f91f6b9..b601bba8a2 100644
--- a/build.properties
+++ b/build.properties
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-mod_version=1.7.1
+mod_version=1.8.0
 minecraft_version=1.15.2
 forge_version=31.1.37
 mcp_mappings_channel=snapshot
diff --git a/resources/changelog/1.15.2-1.8.0.txt b/resources/changelog/1.15.2-1.8.0.txt
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..57603cc71c
--- /dev/null
+++ b/resources/changelog/1.15.2-1.8.0.txt
@@ -0,0 +1,14 @@
+As always, don't forget to backup your world before updating!
+
+Additions:
+* Add recipe condition as configurable
+  Required for CyclopsMC/ColossalChests#138
+* Allow configs to listen to config reloads
+
+Fixes:
+* Fix containers not opening from 8+ blocks
+  Closes CyclopsMC/ColossalChests#136
+  Closes CyclopsMC/IntegratedDynamics#842
+* Fix item-block conversion operators not always being correct
+  This caused problems with certain types of leaves.
+  Closes CyclopsMC/IntegratedDynamics#847