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title: Crystal 1.6.2 is released!
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We are releasing the second patch release of the [1.6](/2022/10/06/1.6.0-released/) series.

Pre-built packages are available on [GitHub Releases](https://github.com/crystal-lang/crystal/releases/tag/1.6.2) and our official distribution channels.
See [crystal-lang.org/install](https://crystal-lang.org/install/) for installation instructions.

## Stats

In this release we included [5 changes since the 1.6.1 release](https://github.com/crystal-lang/crystal/pulls?q=is%3Apr+milestone%3A1.6.2) by 7 contributors. We thank all the effort put into improving the language! ❤️

Here we list most important fixes. For more details, visit the [changelog](https://github.com/crystal-lang/crystal/releases/tag/1.6.2).

## Compiler

The most important fix is a regression in the compiler which is now [fixed](https://github.com/crystal-lang/crystal/pull/12709). At the moment we don't have a minimized version of what caused it, check the PR for details.

## Windows and OpenSSL

The Windows package includes the OpenSSL 3 library. Since there was a recent [security issue](https://openssl.org/blog/blog/2022/11/01/email-address-overflows) fixed in the latest version of OpenSSL, we updated it accordingly.

> **THANKS:**
> We have been able to do all of this thanks to the continued support of [84codes](https://www.84codes.com/), [Nikola Motor Company](https://nikolamotor.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!
