diff --git a/neo/framework/Licensee.h b/neo/framework/Licensee.h
index ccfaf619b..8cc2df9be 100644
--- a/neo/framework/Licensee.h
+++ b/neo/framework/Licensee.h
@@ -41,12 +41,12 @@ If you have questions concerning this license or the applicable additional terms
 #define GAME_NAME						"dhewm 3"		// appears in errors
 #endif
 
-#define ENGINE_VERSION					"dhewm3 1.5.4rc1"	// printed in console, used for window title
+#define ENGINE_VERSION					"dhewm3 1.5.4rc2"	// printed in console, used for window title
 
 #ifdef ID_REPRODUCIBLE_BUILD
 	// for reproducible builds we hardcode values that would otherwise come from __DATE__ and __TIME__
 	// NOTE: remember to update esp. the date for (pre-) releases and RCs and the like
-	#define ID__DATE__  "Jul 25 2024"
+	#define ID__DATE__  "Jul 28 2024"
 	#define ID__TIME__  "13:37:42"
 
 #else // not reproducible build, use __DATE__ and __TIME__ macros