diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
index a836567c..7e44aed9 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -31,6 +31,20 @@ Making a new release? Simply add the new header with the version and date undern
 
 ## Unreleased
 
+## [8.5.2] (March 3rd, 2026)
+
+* Fix `atlas init` to commit project files before adding agent submodules, producing cleaner git history
+* Fix scripts-only mode to include explicitly requested instances in API responses
+
+<details>
+<summary>Full commit log</summary>
+
+- `3b3bd04f` Enhance initialization and API handling
+
+</details>
+
+[8.5.2]: https://github.com/UserGeneratedLLC/rojo/releases/tag/v8.5.2
+
 ## [8.5.1] (March 2nd, 2026)
 
 * Add `atlas-push` agent skill for automated filesystem→Studio sync with conflict merging
diff --git a/Cargo.lock b/Cargo.lock
index e6c47e47..afca007f 100644
--- a/Cargo.lock
+++ b/Cargo.lock
@@ -172,7 +172,7 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "atlas"
-version = "8.5.1"
+version = "8.5.2"
 dependencies = [
  "anyhow",
  "backtrace",
diff --git a/Cargo.toml b/Cargo.toml
index 09d5a3b3..6b8fffad 100644
--- a/Cargo.toml
+++ b/Cargo.toml
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 [package]
 name = "atlas"
-version = "8.5.1"
+version = "8.5.2"
 rust-version = "1.88"
 authors = [
     "Lucien Greathouse <me@lpghatguy.com>",
diff --git a/plugin/Version.txt b/plugin/Version.txt
index f9c71a52..85e2cd53 100644
--- a/plugin/Version.txt
+++ b/plugin/Version.txt
@@ -1 +1 @@
-8.5.1
+8.5.2