diff --git a/changelog.md b/changelog.md
index 0364ceb..efc1feb 100644
--- a/changelog.md
+++ b/changelog.md
@@ -1,3 +1,3 @@
-# Moni Labs 0.21.5
+# Moni Labs 0.21.6
 
-* HOTFIX: stop dedicated servers from crashing in June as a result of a pride month easter egg
\ No newline at end of file
+* HOTFIX: stop client from crashing on startup
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/gradle.properties b/gradle.properties
index b4b85b1..b40c326 100644
--- a/gradle.properties
+++ b/gradle.properties
@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ org.gradle.jvmargs=-Xmx1G
     mapping_version=2023.09.03
 
 # Mod Properties
-    mod_version=0.21.5
+    mod_version=0.21.6
     maven_group=net.neganote.monilabs
     archives_base_name=monilabs
     mod_id=monilabs