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title: Crystal 1.12.2 is released!
version: 1.12.2
date: 2024-05-31
author: straight-shoota
---
We are announcing a new patch release of the Crystal [1.12 series](/_releases/2024-04-09-1.12.0-released.md) with an important bugfix.

Pre-built packages are available on [GitHub Releases](https://github.com/crystal-lang/crystal/releases/tag/1.12.2)
and our official distribution channels.
See [crystal-lang.org/install](https://crystal-lang.org/install/) for
installation instructions.

## Stats

This release includes [1 changes since 1.12.1](https://github.com/crystal-lang/crystal/pulls?q=is%3Apr+milestone%3A1.12.2)
by 1 contributor. We thank all the contributors for all the effort put into
improving the language! ❤️

## Changes

The only change is a bug fix to ensure compatibility with the latest release of libgc, version 8.2.6.

For more details, visit the [full changelog](https://github.com/crystal-lang/crystal/releases/tag/1.12.2).

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

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> **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!