diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
index b98875728b..6e6aba6681 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -4,6 +4,11 @@ Changelog
 Version 1.12.x
 --------------
 
+### Version 1.12.1 (2026/03)
+Requires Storm version >= 1.12.0. Binaries for this release are linked with Storm 1.12.0.
+
+- Developer: fixed issue in release CI
+
 ### Version 1.12.0 (2026/03)
 Requires Storm version >= 1.12.0.
 
diff --git a/lib/stormpy/_version.py b/lib/stormpy/_version.py
index b518f6eed0..438a38d1e5 100644
--- a/lib/stormpy/_version.py
+++ b/lib/stormpy/_version.py
@@ -1 +1 @@
-__version__ = "1.12.0"
+__version__ = "1.12.1"