diff --git a/docs/release-notes.md b/docs/release-notes.md
index 735c7c12..06d75b15 100644
--- a/docs/release-notes.md
+++ b/docs/release-notes.md
@@ -3,12 +3,13 @@
 # Release notes
 ## Upcoming release
 * For players:
-  * SMAPI now auto-fixes maps loaded without a required tilesheet to prevent errors.
+  * Added auto-fix for custom maps which don't have a required tilesheet.
   * Added the new game build number to the SMAPI console + log.
   * Fixed extra newlines shown in the console in non-developer mode.
+  * Fixed macOS launch issue when using some terminals (thanks to bruce2409!).
+  * Fixed Linux/macOS terminal ignoring backspace in Stardew Valley 1.5.5+.
   * Fixed outdated instructions in Steam error message.
   * Fixed uninstaller not removing `StardewModdingAPI.deps.json` file.
-  * Fixed launch issue on macOS when using some terminals (thanks to bruce2409!).
   * Simplified [running without a terminal on Linux/macOS](https://stardewvalleywiki.com/Modding:Player_Guide/Troubleshooting#SMAPI_doesn.27t_recognize_controller_.28Steam_only.29) when needed.
   * Updated compatibility list.
   * Improved translations. Thanks to ChulkyBow (added Ukrainian)!
diff --git a/src/SMAPI/Framework/Logging/InterceptingTextWriter.cs b/src/SMAPI/Framework/Logging/InterceptingTextWriter.cs
index 41a3abcb..36f81d22 100644
--- a/src/SMAPI/Framework/Logging/InterceptingTextWriter.cs
+++ b/src/SMAPI/Framework/Logging/InterceptingTextWriter.cs
@@ -51,7 +51,7 @@ namespace StardewModdingAPI.Framework.Logging
 
             if (buffer.Length == 0)
                 this.Out.Write(buffer, index, count);
-            else if (buffer[0] == this.IgnoreChar)
+            else if (buffer[0] == this.IgnoreChar || char.IsControl(buffer[0])) // ignore control characters like backspace
                 this.Out.Write(buffer, index + 1, count - 1);
             else if (this.IsEmptyOrNewline(buffer))
             {