diff --git a/AngelLoader/AngelLoader.csproj b/AngelLoader/AngelLoader.csproj
index dcc8a7c6c..e664e065e 100644
--- a/AngelLoader/AngelLoader.csproj
+++ b/AngelLoader/AngelLoader.csproj
@@ -23,9 +23,9 @@
 		<NeutralLanguage>en-US</NeutralLanguage>
 		<Description>A standalone fan mission loader and manager for Thief Gold, Thief II, Thief: Deadly Shadows, System Shock 2, and The Dark Mod.</Description>
 		<Copyright>Copyright © 2018 - 2024</Copyright>
-		<Version>1.9.7</Version>
-		<AssemblyVersion>1.9.7</AssemblyVersion>
-		<FileVersion>1.9.7</FileVersion>
+		<Version>1.9.8</Version>
+		<AssemblyVersion>1.9.8</AssemblyVersion>
+		<FileVersion>1.9.8</FileVersion>
 		<AllowUnsafeBlocks>True</AllowUnsafeBlocks>
 	</PropertyGroup>
 
diff --git a/Localizable_Strings_Changelog.md b/Localizable_Strings_Changelog.md
index 67647c6d3..b4ec30b80 100644
--- a/Localizable_Strings_Changelog.md
+++ b/Localizable_Strings_Changelog.md
@@ -6,6 +6,10 @@ If you want to update a translation from several versions back and don't want to
 
 ## List of localization-related changes by version
 
+### v1.9.8:
+
+No localizable text changes.
+
 ### v1.9.7:
 
 #### [English.ini changes](https://fenphoenix.github.io/AngelLoader/english_1.9.2_1.9.7.html)