diff --git a/build/common.targets b/build/common.targets
index efb337e88..1dabf36e3 100644
--- a/build/common.targets
+++ b/build/common.targets
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ repo. It imports the other MSBuild files as needed.
 <Project xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/developer/msbuild/2003">
   <PropertyGroup>
     <!--set general build properties -->
-    <Version>4.1.7</Version>
+    <Version>4.1.8</Version>
     <Product>SMAPI</Product>
     <LangVersion>latest</LangVersion>
     <AssemblySearchPaths>$(AssemblySearchPaths);{GAC}</AssemblySearchPaths>
diff --git a/docs/release-notes.md b/docs/release-notes.md
index b206b47b6..b9aa34c92 100644
--- a/docs/release-notes.md
+++ b/docs/release-notes.md
@@ -1,26 +1,27 @@
 ← [README](README.md)
 
 # Release notes
-## Upcoming release
+## 4.1.8
+Released 28 November 2024 for Stardew Valley 1.6.14 or later.
+
 * For players:
-  * Updated mod compatibility list.
-  * Fixed crash with some rare combinations of mods involving Harmony and mod APIs.
+  * Updated the mod compatibility blacklist.
   * Fixed compatibility with newer macOS security restrictions.
+  * Fixed crash with some rare combinations of mods involving Harmony and mod APIs.
 
 * For mod authors:
-  * Added `PathUtilities.CreateSlug` to turn an arbitrary string into a safe 'slug' that can be used in special contexts like URLs and file paths.  
+  * Added `PathUtilities.CreateSlug` to get a safe Unicode string for use in special contexts like URLs and file paths.  
     _For example, `PathUtilities.CreateSlug("some 例子?!/\\~ text")` becomes `"some-例子-text"`._
-  * `PathUtilities.IsSlug` is now less strict and allows more Unicode characters.
+  * `PathUtilities.IsSlug` now allows more Unicode characters.
   * Updated [Pintail](https://github.com/Nanoray-pl/Pintail) 2.6.0 → 2.6.1 (see [changes](https://github.com/Nanoray-pl/Pintail/blob/master/docs/release-notes.md#261)).
 
 * For the web UI:
-  * Revamped how the mod compatibility list works to simplify maintenance.
   * Fixed log parser not highlighting update alerts for mods which SMAPI couldn't load.
   * Fixed CurseForge links not shown for mods that have a CurseForge page.
 
 * For external tools:
-  * Updated SMAPI toolkit for the new [mod compatibility repo](https://github.com/Pathoschild/SmapiCompatibilityList), which replaces the former [wiki page](https://stardewvalleywiki.com/Modding:Mod_compatibility).
-  * Added toolkit method to get the URL from an update key site + mod ID.
+  * Revamped the mod compatibility list to simplify maintenance. It's now stored [in a Git repo](https://github.com/Pathoschild/SmapiCompatibilityList), which replaces the former [wiki page](https://stardewvalleywiki.com/Modding:Mod_compatibility).
+  * Added toolkit method to get the URL from an update key's site and mod ID.
 
 ## 4.1.7
 Released 12 November 2024 for Stardew Valley 1.6.14 or later.
diff --git a/src/SMAPI.Mods.ConsoleCommands/manifest.json b/src/SMAPI.Mods.ConsoleCommands/manifest.json
index 5540967d0..b9a657ee2 100644
--- a/src/SMAPI.Mods.ConsoleCommands/manifest.json
+++ b/src/SMAPI.Mods.ConsoleCommands/manifest.json
@@ -1,9 +1,9 @@
 {
     "Name": "Console Commands",
     "Author": "SMAPI",
-    "Version": "4.1.7",
+    "Version": "4.1.8",
     "Description": "Adds SMAPI console commands that let you manipulate the game.",
     "UniqueID": "SMAPI.ConsoleCommands",
     "EntryDll": "ConsoleCommands.dll",
-    "MinimumApiVersion": "4.1.7"
+    "MinimumApiVersion": "4.1.8"
 }
diff --git a/src/SMAPI.Mods.SaveBackup/manifest.json b/src/SMAPI.Mods.SaveBackup/manifest.json
index 715dbb40b..c8ab0b4c8 100644
--- a/src/SMAPI.Mods.SaveBackup/manifest.json
+++ b/src/SMAPI.Mods.SaveBackup/manifest.json
@@ -1,9 +1,9 @@
 {
     "Name": "Save Backup",
     "Author": "SMAPI",
-    "Version": "4.1.7",
+    "Version": "4.1.8",
     "Description": "Automatically backs up all your saves once per day into its folder.",
     "UniqueID": "SMAPI.SaveBackup",
     "EntryDll": "SaveBackup.dll",
-    "MinimumApiVersion": "4.1.7"
+    "MinimumApiVersion": "4.1.8"
 }
diff --git a/src/SMAPI/Constants.cs b/src/SMAPI/Constants.cs
index 0eb365577..5faabf388 100644
--- a/src/SMAPI/Constants.cs
+++ b/src/SMAPI/Constants.cs
@@ -49,7 +49,7 @@ internal static class EarlyConstants
     internal static int? LogScreenId { get; set; }
 
     /// <summary>SMAPI's current raw semantic version.</summary>
-    internal static string RawApiVersion = "4.1.7";
+    internal static string RawApiVersion = "4.1.8";
 }
 
 /// <summary>Contains SMAPI's constants and assumptions.</summary>