prepare for release

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>3.17.2</Version>
+    <Version>3.18.0</Version>
     <Product>SMAPI</Product>
     <LangVersion>latest</LangVersion>
     <AssemblySearchPaths>$(AssemblySearchPaths);{GAC}</AssemblySearchPaths>

docs/release-notes.md

@@ -7,17 +7,19 @@
   _If needed, you can update to SMAPI 3.16.0 first and then install the latest version._
 -->
 
-## Upcoming release
+## 3.18.0
+Released 12 November 2022 for Stardew Valley 1.5.6 or later. See [release highlights](https://www.patreon.com/posts/74565278).
+
 * For players:
-  * Added config options to override the mod load order for specific mods (thanks to Shockah!).
-  * Added config option to disable console input, which may reduce CPU usage on some Linux systems.
-  * Set the max game version to 1.5.6 (since 1.6 will need a SMAPI update).
+  * You can now override the mod load order in `smapi-internal/config.json` (thanks to Shockah!).
+  * You can now disable console input in `smapi-internal/config.json`, which may reduce CPU usage on some Linux systems.
   * Fixed map edits not always applied for farmhands in multiplayer (thanks to SinZ163!).
+  * Internal changes to prepare for the upcoming Stardew Valley 1.6 and SMAPI 4.0.
 
 * For mod authors:
   * Optimized asset name comparisons (thanks to atravita!).
-  * Raised all deprecation messages to the final 'pending removal' level.
-  * **This is the last non-bugfix update before SMAPI 4.0.0, which will drop all deprecated APIs.** If you haven't [fixed deprecation warnings in your mod code](https://stardewvalleywiki.com/Modding:Migrate_to_SMAPI_4.0) (if any), you should do it soon. SMAPI 4.0.0 will release alongside the upcoming Stardew Valley 1.6.
+  * Raised all deprecation messages to the 'pending removal' level.
+  * **This is the last major update before SMAPI 4.0.0, which will drop all deprecated APIs.** If you haven't [fixed deprecation warnings in your mod code](https://stardewvalleywiki.com/Modding:Migrate_to_SMAPI_4.0) (if any), you should do it soon. SMAPI 4.0.0 will release alongside the upcoming Stardew Valley 1.6.
 
 * For the web UI:
   * The log parser now detects split-screen mode and shows which screen logged each message.

src/SMAPI.Mods.ConsoleCommands/manifest.json

@@ -1,9 +1,9 @@
 {
     "Name": "Console Commands",
     "Author": "SMAPI",
-    "Version": "3.17.2",
+    "Version": "3.18.0",
     "Description": "Adds SMAPI console commands that let you manipulate the game.",
     "UniqueID": "SMAPI.ConsoleCommands",
     "EntryDll": "ConsoleCommands.dll",
-    "MinimumApiVersion": "3.17.2"
+    "MinimumApiVersion": "3.18.0"
 }

src/SMAPI.Mods.ErrorHandler/manifest.json

@@ -1,9 +1,9 @@
 {
     "Name": "Error Handler",
     "Author": "SMAPI",
-    "Version": "3.17.2",
+    "Version": "3.18.0",
     "Description": "Handles some common vanilla errors to log more useful info or avoid breaking the game.",
     "UniqueID": "SMAPI.ErrorHandler",
     "EntryDll": "ErrorHandler.dll",
-    "MinimumApiVersion": "3.17.2"
+    "MinimumApiVersion": "3.18.0"
 }

src/SMAPI.Mods.SaveBackup/manifest.json

@@ -1,9 +1,9 @@
 {
     "Name": "Save Backup",
     "Author": "SMAPI",
-    "Version": "3.17.2",
+    "Version": "3.18.0",
     "Description": "Automatically backs up all your saves once per day into its folder.",
     "UniqueID": "SMAPI.SaveBackup",
     "EntryDll": "SaveBackup.dll",
-    "MinimumApiVersion": "3.17.2"
+    "MinimumApiVersion": "3.18.0"
 }

src/SMAPI/Constants.cs

@@ -52,7 +52,7 @@ namespace StardewModdingAPI
         internal static int? LogScreenId { get; set; }
 
         /// <summary>SMAPI's current raw semantic version.</summary>
-        internal static string RawApiVersion = "3.17.2";
+        internal static string RawApiVersion = "3.18.0";
     }
 
     /// <summary>Contains SMAPI's constants and assumptions.</summary>