diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
index 2aa61a0c2..54f74adaf 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -1,3 +1,46 @@
+## [23.6.0] 5/14/2025
+
+### Bots
+
+* Correct ^pull logic and add checks for Enchanter pets ([#4827](https://github.com/EQEmu/Server/pull/4827)) @nytmyr 2025-05-15
+* Fix creation limit, spawn limit, level requirement checks ([#4868](https://github.com/EQEmu/Server/pull/4868)) @nytmyr 2025-05-15
+* Move all spell_id instances to uint16 ([#4876](https://github.com/EQEmu/Server/pull/4876)) @nytmyr 2025-05-15
+* Prevent non-taunters from potentially fleeing mob on TargetReflection ([#4859](https://github.com/EQEmu/Server/pull/4859)) @nytmyr 2025-04-28
+
+### CLI
+
+* ETL Settings Output ([#4873](https://github.com/EQEmu/Server/pull/4873)) @joligario 2025-05-15
+
+### Code
+
+* Fix typo in QueryNameAvailablity ([#4869](https://github.com/EQEmu/Server/pull/4869)) @nytmyr 2025-04-28
+
+### Crash
+
+* Fix crash bug with pbae and quest scripts spawning mobs ([#4884](https://github.com/EQEmu/Server/pull/4884)) @carolus21rex 2025-05-15
+
+### Feature
+
+* Add Character:TradeskillUpMinChance rule ([#4867](https://github.com/EQEmu/Server/pull/4867)) @zrix-eq 2025-05-15
+* Enable spawn attribute for NPCTintID ([#4871](https://github.com/EQEmu/Server/pull/4871)) @neckkola 2025-05-15
+
+### Fixes
+
+* Add trader/buyer cleanup actions ([#4843](https://github.com/EQEmu/Server/pull/4843)) @neckkola 2025-05-15
+* Fix #copycharacter command ([#4860](https://github.com/EQEmu/Server/pull/4860)) @nytmyr 2025-04-28
+* Fix Crash with #task ([#4874](https://github.com/EQEmu/Server/pull/4874)) @Kinglykrab 2025-04-30
+* Fix Object Name Init, User Refs, and Client Sync on Close ([#4861](https://github.com/EQEmu/Server/pull/4861)) @zimp-wow 2025-05-15
+* Fix breaking change to UF patches caused by Big Bags update ([#4883](https://github.com/EQEmu/Server/pull/4883)) @hbingram 2025-05-15
+* Prevent Ranged Attack from being triggered at arbitrary rate ([#4879](https://github.com/EQEmu/Server/pull/4879)) @catapultam-habeo 2025-05-15
+
+### Performance
+
+* Store Player Title Sets in Client Memory ([#4836](https://github.com/EQEmu/Server/pull/4836)) @Kinglykrab 2025-05-15
+
+### Quest API
+
+* Add Last Login and First Login Flags to EVENT_CONNECT ([#4866](https://github.com/EQEmu/Server/pull/4866)) @Kinglykrab 2025-05-15
+
 ## [23.5.0] 4/10/2025
 
 ### API
diff --git a/common/version.h b/common/version.h
index 0ac95fb61..b2fe9b348 100644
--- a/common/version.h
+++ b/common/version.h
@@ -25,7 +25,7 @@
 
 // Build variables
 // these get injected during the build pipeline
-#define CURRENT_VERSION "23.5.0-dev" // always append -dev to the current version for custom-builds
+#define CURRENT_VERSION "23.6.0-dev" // always append -dev to the current version for custom-builds
 #define LOGIN_VERSION "0.8.0"
 #define COMPILE_DATE    __DATE__
 #define COMPILE_TIME    __TIME__
diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index 7338d1ff7..c8fd740c5 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "eqemu-server",
-  "version": "23.5.0",
+  "version": "23.6.0",
   "repository": {
     "type": "git",
     "url": "https://github.com/EQEmu/Server.git"