diff --git a/gradle.properties b/gradle.properties
index 4b1fc6f1d0..9db9ba0145 100644
--- a/gradle.properties
+++ b/gradle.properties
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 # Project
-mod_version=1.25.2
+mod_version=1.25.3
 group=org.cyclops.cyclopscore
 java_version=21
 
diff --git a/resources/changelog/1.21.1-1.25.3.txt b/resources/changelog/1.21.1-1.25.3.txt
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..e3fd0239a6
--- /dev/null
+++ b/resources/changelog/1.21.1-1.25.3.txt
@@ -0,0 +1,5 @@
+As always, don't forget to backup your world before updating!
+
+Changes:
+* Invoke Fabric block explode event before block is removed
+  Required for CyclopsMC/ColossalChests#174