diff --git a/include/patchlevel.h b/include/patchlevel.h
index b4794e590..c43ba0fc8 100644
--- a/include/patchlevel.h
+++ b/include/patchlevel.h
@@ -33,6 +33,14 @@
  */
 #define VERSION_COMPATIBILITY 0x03070000L
 
+/****************************************************************************/
+/* Version 3.7.x */
+
+/*
+ *  NetHack 3.7.0, <insert date here>
+ *
+ */
+
 /****************************************************************************/
 /* Version 3.6.x */