diff --git a/gradle.properties b/gradle.properties
index 1d279031b3f..c299f6e4545 100644
--- a/gradle.properties
+++ b/gradle.properties
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 mod_id=integrateddynamics
-mod_version=1.23.17
+mod_version=1.23.18
 minecraft_version=1.21.1
 neoforge_version=21.1.2
 parchment_version=2024.07.07
diff --git a/resources/changelog/1.21.1-1.23.18.txt b/resources/changelog/1.21.1-1.23.18.txt
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..01a3139481c
--- /dev/null
+++ b/resources/changelog/1.21.1-1.23.18.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 silent error when deserializing empty item values, Closes #1422
+