diff --git a/megamek/docs/history.txt b/megamek/docs/history.txt
index e6eea126e15..001e8c4b07d 100644
--- a/megamek/docs/history.txt
+++ b/megamek/docs/history.txt
@@ -1,5 +1,7 @@
 VERSION HISTORY:
 ----------------
+v0.43.3-git
+
 v0.43.2 2017-05-1 22:00 UTC)
 + PR #518: Implemented quirks: Stabilized weapon, barrel fist
 + PR #518: Updated quirks for errata: Improved sensors, cooling system flaw,
diff --git a/megamek/src/megamek/MegaMek.java b/megamek/src/megamek/MegaMek.java
index 974a198701d..8269ae39edf 100644
--- a/megamek/src/megamek/MegaMek.java
+++ b/megamek/src/megamek/MegaMek.java
@@ -66,7 +66,7 @@
  */
 public class MegaMek {
 
-    public static String VERSION = "0.43.2"; //$NON-NLS-1$
+    public static String VERSION = "0.43.3-git"; //$NON-NLS-1$
     public static long TIMESTAMP = new File(PreferenceManager
             .getClientPreferences().getLogDirectory()
             + File.separator