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+title: Crystal 1.13.1 is released!
+version: 1.13.1
+date: 2024-07-12
+author: straight-shoota
+---
+We are announcing a new patch release of the Crystal [1.13 series](/_releases/2024-07-09-1.13.0-released.md) to fix a regression with Unicode strings in the JSON parser.
+
+Pre-built packages are available on [GitHub Releases](https://github.com/crystal-lang/crystal/releases/tag/1.13.1)
+and our official distribution channels.
+See [crystal-lang.org/install](https://crystal-lang.org/install/) for
+installation instructions.
+
+## Stats
+
+This release includes [2 changes since 1.13.0](https://github.com/crystal-lang/crystal/pulls?q=is%3Apr+milestone%3A1.13.1)
+by 1 contributor. We thank all the contributors for all the effort put into
+improving the language! ❤️
+
+## Changes
+
+This release fixes a regression in the `JSON` package introduced by a performance optimization in 1.13.0. We're reverting that change and fix it in an upcoming release.
+
+For more details, visit the [full changelog](https://github.com/crystal-lang/crystal/releases/tag/1.13.1).
+
+If you find any further issues, please [report them](https://github.com/crystal-lang/crystal/issues/).
+
+---
+
+> **THANKS:**
+> We have been able to do all of this thanks to the continued support of [84codes](https://www.84codes.com/) and every other [sponsor](/sponsors).
+> To maintain and increase the development pace, donations and sponsorships are
+> essential. [OpenCollective](https://opencollective.com/crystal-lang) is
+> available for that.
+>
+> Reach out to [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])
+> if you’d like to become a direct sponsor or find other ways to support Crystal.
+> We thank you in advance!
+