diff --git a/gradle.properties b/gradle.properties
index 057a651844..b782b3995c 100644
--- a/gradle.properties
+++ b/gradle.properties
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 mod_id=evilcraft
-mod_version=1.2.52
+mod_version=1.2.53
 minecraft_version=1.21.1
 neoforge_version=21.1.2
 parchment_version=2024.07.07
diff --git a/resources/changelog/1.21.1-1.2.53.txt b/resources/changelog/1.21.1-1.2.53.txt
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..8972e7e285
--- /dev/null
+++ b/resources/changelog/1.21.1-1.2.53.txt
@@ -0,0 +1,7 @@
+As always, don't forget to backup your world before updating!
+Requires CyclopsCore version 1.20.0 or higher.
+
+Fixes:
+* Fix JEI memory leak, Closes CyclopsMC/EvilCraft#1049
+
+