diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
index e468b929..9604a554 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -5,6 +5,17 @@ This project adheres to [Semantic Versioning](https://semver.org/).
 
 ❤️ **Donate:** Enjoying MagicMirror²? [Please consider a donation!](https://magicmirror.builders/donate) With your help we can continue to improve the MagicMirror²
 
+
+## [2.18.0] - Unreleased (Develop Branch)
+
+_This release is scheduled to be released on 2022-01-01._
+
+### Added
+
+### Updated
+
+### Fixed
+
 ## [2.17.0] - 2021-10-01
 
 Special thanks to the following contributors: @apiontek, @eouia, @jupadin, @khassel and @rejas.
diff --git a/package-lock.json b/package-lock.json
index c42d4b2d..b52fed82 100644
--- a/package-lock.json
+++ b/package-lock.json
@@ -1,12 +1,12 @@
 {
 	"name": "magicmirror",
-	"version": "2.17.0",
+	"version": "2.18.0-develop",
 	"lockfileVersion": 2,
 	"requires": true,
 	"packages": {
 		"": {
 			"name": "magicmirror",
-			"version": "2.17.0",
+			"version": "2.18.0-develop",
 			"hasInstallScript": true,
 			"license": "MIT",
 			"dependencies": {
diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index 3b8a42d7..d177d02e 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
 	"name": "magicmirror",
-	"version": "2.17.0",
+	"version": "2.18.0-develop",
 	"description": "The open source modular smart mirror platform.",
 	"main": "js/electron.js",
 	"scripts": {