diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
index bfcf5820..c7f21230 100755
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -7,6 +7,16 @@ This project adheres to [Semantic Versioning](http://semver.org/).
 
 ❤️ **Donate:** Enjoying MagicMirror²? [Please consider a donation!](https://magicmirror.builders/donate) With your help we can continue to improve the MagicMirror² core.
 
+## [2.9.0] - Unreleased (Develop Branch)
+
+*This release is scheduled to be released on 2019-10-01.*
+
+### Added
+
+### Updated
+
+### Fixed
+
 ## [2.8.0] - 2019-07-01
 
 ℹ️ **Note:** This update uses new dependencies. Please update using the following command: `git pull && npm install`. If you are having issues running Electron, make sure your [Raspbian is up to date](https://www.raspberrypi.org/documentation/raspbian/updating.md).
diff --git a/package-lock.json b/package-lock.json
index d812656a..17b8ce12 100644
--- a/package-lock.json
+++ b/package-lock.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "magicmirror",
-  "version": "2.8.0",
+  "version": "2.9.0-develop",
   "lockfileVersion": 1,
   "requires": true,
   "dependencies": {
diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index e6efee6b..1f7e7402 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "magicmirror",
-  "version": "2.8.0",
+  "version": "2.9.0-develop",
   "description": "The open source modular smart mirror platform.",
   "main": "js/electron.js",
   "scripts": {