diff --git a/CHANGES.md b/CHANGES.md
index cf8c99fb36d..a1adf833e8e 100644
--- a/CHANGES.md
+++ b/CHANGES.md
@@ -1,5 +1,9 @@
 # PlayCanvas Engine Changes
 
+### v0.168.5
+* [FIX] Added fix for instancing.
+* Added pc.Application#destroy.
+
 ### v0.168.4
 * [FIX] Materials cubemap property works again.
 
diff --git a/VERSION b/VERSION
index 2c28a1f0572..01ecc3973b3 100644
--- a/VERSION
+++ b/VERSION
@@ -1 +1 @@
-0.169.0-dev
+0.168.5