diff --git a/HISTORY.rst b/HISTORY.rst
index 9898f2a6..6e262cd8 100644
--- a/HISTORY.rst
+++ b/HISTORY.rst
@@ -19,7 +19,7 @@ Unlock the true potential of embedded software development with
 PlatformIO's collaborative ecosystem, embracing declarative principles,
 test-driven methodologies, and modern toolchains for unrivaled success.
 
-6.1.18 (2025-??-??)
+6.1.18 (2025-03-11)
 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
 
 * Resolved a regression issue that prevented |PIOHOME| from opening external links (`issue #5084 <https://github.com/platformio/platformio-core/issues/5084>`_)
diff --git a/docs b/docs
index 43f546e2..70ab7ee2 160000
--- a/docs
+++ b/docs
@@ -1 +1 @@
-Subproject commit 43f546e26dc16f08d00bbfa8a81a7e19f6a66c48
+Subproject commit 70ab7ee27bafd168651fed2afafae6e7c41a22f5
diff --git a/platformio/__init__.py b/platformio/__init__.py
index 03f2744c..9db62a0d 100644
--- a/platformio/__init__.py
+++ b/platformio/__init__.py
@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@
 # See the License for the specific language governing permissions and
 # limitations under the License.
 
-VERSION = (6, 1, "18a1")
+VERSION = (6, 1, 18)
 __version__ = ".".join([str(s) for s in VERSION])
 
 __title__ = "platformio"