diff --git a/AngelLoader/AngelLoader.csproj b/AngelLoader/AngelLoader.csproj
index a83be6509..3e3e9f899 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>1.9.5</Version>
-		<AssemblyVersion>1.9.5</AssemblyVersion>
-		<FileVersion>1.9.5</FileVersion>
+		<Version>1.9.6</Version>
+		<AssemblyVersion>1.9.6</AssemblyVersion>
+		<FileVersion>1.9.6</FileVersion>
 		<AllowUnsafeBlocks>True</AllowUnsafeBlocks>
 	</PropertyGroup>
 
diff --git a/Localizable_Strings_Changelog.md b/Localizable_Strings_Changelog.md
index 7f798411b..9576be957 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
 
+### v1.9.6:
+
+No localizable text changes.
+
 ### v1.9.5:
 
 No localizable text changes.