diff --git a/build.gradle b/build.gradle
index ecfd1e43ac9..df40f4e0670 100644
--- a/build.gradle
+++ b/build.gradle
@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ allprojects {
 
 subprojects {
     group = 'org.megamek'
-    version = '0.49.12'
+    version = '0.49.13-SNAPSHOT'
 }
 
 ext {
diff --git a/megamek/docs/history.txt b/megamek/docs/history.txt
index 22aa4bbcda9..d803c24627e 100644
--- a/megamek/docs/history.txt
+++ b/megamek/docs/history.txt
@@ -1,5 +1,7 @@
 VERSION HISTORY:
 ----------------
+0.49.13-SNAPSHOT
+
 0.49.12 (2023-03-04 2200 UTC)
 + PR #4062: OS Thunderbolt Weapons are now available for construction and use
 + PR #4118: The Cross Country SPA is now available for vehicle pilots (effects on water movement is not yet implemented)
diff --git a/megamek/src/megamek/SuiteConstants.java b/megamek/src/megamek/SuiteConstants.java
index 91dc685c302..436834e7481 100644
--- a/megamek/src/megamek/SuiteConstants.java
+++ b/megamek/src/megamek/SuiteConstants.java
@@ -24,7 +24,7 @@
 public abstract class SuiteConstants {
     //region General Constants
     public static final String PROJECT_NAME = "MegaMek Suite";
-    public static final Version VERSION = new Version("0.49.12");
+    public static final Version VERSION = new Version("0.49.13-SNAPSHOT");
     public static final int MAXIMUM_D6_VALUE = 6;
 
     // This is used in creating the name of save files, e.g. the MekHQ campaign file