diff --git a/CHANGES b/CHANGES
index c94f946..36c59c4 100644
--- a/CHANGES
+++ b/CHANGES
@@ -1,3 +1,6 @@
+[1.7.1]
+- Reduce allocations in MessageExchange
+
 [1.7.0]
 - Changed to using mini2Dx-lock-provider library to support game consoles
 - Source/target compatability now Java 8
diff --git a/build.gradle b/build.gradle
index 6fd7996..499247c 100644
--- a/build.gradle
+++ b/build.gradle
@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ if(project.hasProperty('ossrhUser') && project.hasProperty("release")) {
 }
 
 group = 'org.mini2Dx'
-version = '1.7.0'
+version = '1.7.1'
 description = 'A lightweight message bus library for Java-based game engines'
 
 repositories {