diff --git a/CHANGES.rst b/CHANGES.rst
index a3e09fec5..848e18857 100644
--- a/CHANGES.rst
+++ b/CHANGES.rst
@@ -25,6 +25,11 @@
 Changes
 =======
 
+Version 2.5.0 (2024-11-27)
+
+- make DOI optional and add CLI command for DOI minting
+- setup: upgrade celery and other dependencies
+
 Version 2.4.0 (2024-11-18)
 
 - loaders: ignore old user email when present
diff --git a/cds/version.py b/cds/version.py
index c9bd35345..5f46ea7fc 100644
--- a/cds/version.py
+++ b/cds/version.py
@@ -24,4 +24,4 @@
 
 """CDS version."""
 
-__version__ = "2.4.0"
+__version__ = "2.5.0"