diff --git a/packages/stream_chat_flutter/CHANGELOG.md b/packages/stream_chat_flutter/CHANGELOG.md
index 679eb95cb..7d2bac4fc 100644
--- a/packages/stream_chat_flutter/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/packages/stream_chat_flutter/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -1,3 +1,9 @@
+## 6.8.1
+
+🐞 Fixed
+
+- Fixed `StreamMessageInput` always sending message as `system`.
+
 ## 6.8.0
 
 🔄 Changed
diff --git a/packages/stream_chat_flutter/pubspec.yaml b/packages/stream_chat_flutter/pubspec.yaml
index de2bd37f8..4921cff8d 100644
--- a/packages/stream_chat_flutter/pubspec.yaml
+++ b/packages/stream_chat_flutter/pubspec.yaml
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 name: stream_chat_flutter
 homepage: https://github.com/GetStream/stream-chat-flutter
 description: Stream Chat official Flutter SDK. Build your own chat experience using Dart and Flutter.
-version: 6.8.0
+version: 6.8.1
 repository: https://github.com/GetStream/stream-chat-flutter
 issue_tracker: https://github.com/GetStream/stream-chat-flutter/issues