---
title: Crystal 1.11.1 is released!
version: 1.11.1
date: 2024-01-11
author: straight-shoota
---
We are announcing a new patch release of the Crystal [1.11 series](/2024/01/08/1.11.0-released/) with some important bugfixes.

Pre-built packages are available on [GitHub Releases](https://github.com/crystal-lang/crystal/releases/tag/1.11.1) and our official distribution channels.
See [crystal-lang.org/install](https://crystal-lang.org/install/) for installation instructions.

## Stats

This release includes [5 changes since 1.11.0](https://github.com/crystal-lang/crystal/pulls?q=is%3Apr+milestone%3A1.11.1)
by 1 contributor. We thank all the contributors for all the effort put into
improving the language! ❤️

## Changes

The changes are fixes for minor regression bugs in the standard library and compiler.

For more details, visit the [full changelog](https://github.com/crystal-lang/crystal/releases/tag/1.11.1).

If you find any further issues, please [report them](https://github.com/crystal-lang/crystal/issues/).

- The interpreter couldn't find `pthread.so` on systems with a modern glibc when the pkg-config file for `libgc` was available. This is now fixed ([#14198]).
- The newly introduced `ReferenceStorage` type was dropped again because its integration caused compatibility issues with older versions of the standard library ([#14207]). It will come back with an improved implementation.
- The change for supporting OpenSSL was also reverted because it seemed to be not working correctly ([#14217]). A new implementation is on its way and we hope to release an update soon.

[#14198]: https://github.com/crystal-lang/crystal/pull/14198
[#14207]: https://github.com/crystal-lang/crystal/pull/14207
[#14217]: https://github.com/crystal-lang/crystal/pull/14217

> **THANKS:**
> We have been able to do all of this thanks to the continued support of [84codes](https://www.84codes.com/) and every other [sponsor](/sponsors).
> To maintain and increase the development pace, donations and sponsorships are
> essential. [OpenCollective](https://opencollective.com/crystal-lang) is
> available for that.
>
> Reach out to [crystal@manas.tech](mailto:crystal@manas.tech)
> if you’d like to become a direct sponsor or find other ways to support Crystal.
> We thank you in advance!
