diff --git a/NEWS b/NEWS
index 0dae4ffb27b..db780854132 100644
--- a/NEWS
+++ b/NEWS
@@ -8,6 +8,11 @@ For a more comprehensive changelog of the latest experimental code, see:
    - Added optional "pause, when entering commands" feature, that was only available
      in the original interpreter for Hercules rendering.
 
+1.8.1 (XXXX-XX-XX)
+ SCUMM:
+   - Fixed detection of Maniac Mansion from Day of the Tentacle in the Windows
+     version of ScummVM.
+
 1.8.0 (2016-03-04)
  New Games:
    - Added support for Rex Nebular and the Cosmic Gender Bender.