diff --git a/CHANGES.md b/CHANGES.md
index 4ef5b821217..732248cb9f9 100644
--- a/CHANGES.md
+++ b/CHANGES.md
@@ -1,5 +1,8 @@
 # PlayCanvas Engine Changes
 
+### v0.169.9
+* Documentation fixes
+
 ### v0.169.8
 * Documentation fixes
 * Various shader fixes
diff --git a/VERSION b/VERSION
index e9d5c31c064..c9d8246b681 100644
--- a/VERSION
+++ b/VERSION
@@ -1 +1 @@
-0.170.0-dev
+0.169.9