diff --git a/gradle.properties b/gradle.properties
index 2cee2e5233..6d8936b1f6 100644
--- a/gradle.properties
+++ b/gradle.properties
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 mod_id=evilcraft
-mod_version=1.2.43
+mod_version=1.2.44
 minecraft_version=1.21
 neoforge_version=21.0.43-beta
 parchment_version=2024.07.07
diff --git a/resources/changelog/1.21-1.2.44.txt b/resources/changelog/1.21-1.2.44.txt
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..df0778777f
--- /dev/null
+++ b/resources/changelog/1.21-1.2.44.txt
@@ -0,0 +1,7 @@
+As always, don't forget to backup your world before updating!
+Requires CyclopsCore version 1.19.1 or higher.
+
+Fixes:
+* Fix biome features not being generated, Closes #1037
+
+