diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
index 01c6759f2..1ec3e5c9d 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -1,3 +1,60 @@
+Changes in [1.9.4](https://github.com/vector-im/element-web/releases/tag/v1.9.4) (2021-11-08)
+=============================================================================================
+
+## ✨ Features
+ * Improve the look of tooltips ([\#7049](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7049)). Contributed by @SimonBrandner.
+ * Improve the look of the spinner ([\#6083](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/6083)). Contributed by @SimonBrandner.
+ * Polls: Creation form & start event ([\#7001](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7001)).
+ * Show a gray shield when encrypted by deleted session ([\#6119](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/6119)). Contributed by @SimonBrandner.
+ * <notes> ([\#7057](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7057)). Contributed by @ndarilek.
+ * Make message separator more accessible. ([\#7056](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7056)). Contributed by @ndarilek.
+ * <notes> ([\#7035](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7035)). Contributed by @ndarilek.
+ * Implement RequiresClient capability for widgets ([\#7005](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7005)). Fixes #15744 and #15744.
+ * Respect the system high contrast setting when using system theme ([\#7043](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7043)).
+ * Remove redundant duplicate mimetype field which doesn't conform to spec ([\#7045](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7045)). Fixes #17145 and #17145.
+ * Make join button on space hierarchy action in the background ([\#7041](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7041)). Fixes #17388 and #17388.
+ * Add a high contrast theme (a variant of the light theme) ([\#7036](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7036)).
+ * Improve timeline message for restricted join rule changes ([\#6984](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/6984)). Fixes #18980 and #18980.
+ * Improve the appearance of the font size slider ([\#7038](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7038)).
+ * Improve RovingTabIndex & Room List filtering performance ([\#6987](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/6987)). Fixes #17864 and #17864.
+ * Remove outdated Spaces restricted rooms warning ([\#6927](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/6927)).
+ * Make /msg <message> param optional for more flexibility ([\#7028](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7028)). Fixes #19481 and #19481.
+ * Add decoration to space hierarchy for tiles which have already been j… ([\#6969](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/6969)). Fixes #18755 and #18755.
+ * Add insert link button to the format bar ([\#5879](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/5879)). Contributed by @SimonBrandner.
+ * Improve visibility of font size chooser ([\#6988](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/6988)).
+ * Soften border-radius on selected/hovered messages ([\#6525](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/6525)). Fixes #18108. Contributed by @SimonBrandner.
+ * Add a developer mode flag and use it for accessing space timelines ([\#6994](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/6994)). Fixes #19416 and #19416.
+ * Position toggle switch more clearly ([\#6914](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/6914)). Contributed by @CicadaCinema.
+ * Validate email address in forgot password dialog ([\#6983](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/6983)). Fixes #9978 and #9978. Contributed by @psrpinto.
+ * Handle and i18n M_THREEPID_IN_USE during registration ([\#6986](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/6986)). Fixes #13767 and #13767.
+ * For space invite previews, use room summary API to get the right member count ([\#6982](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/6982)). Fixes #19123 and #19123.
+ * Simplify Space Panel notification badge layout ([\#6977](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/6977)). Fixes #18527 and #18527.
+ * Use prettier hsName during 3pid registration where possible ([\#6980](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/6980)). Fixes #19162 and #19162.
+
+## 🐛 Bug Fixes
+ * Add a condition to only activate the resizer which belongs to the clicked handle ([\#7055](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7055)). Fixes #19521 and #19521.
+ * Restore composer focus after event edit ([\#7065](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7065)). Fixes #19469 and #19469.
+ * Don't apply message bubble visual style to media messages ([\#7040](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7040)).
+ * Handle no selected screen when screen-sharing ([\#7018](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7018)). Fixes #19460 and #19460. Contributed by @SimonBrandner.
+ * Add history entry before completing emoji ([\#7007](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7007)). Fixes #19177 and #19177. Contributed by @RafaelGoncalves8.
+ * Add padding between controls on edit form in message bubbles ([\#7039](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7039)).
+ * Respect the roomState right container request for the Jitsi widget ([\#7033](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7033)). Fixes #16552 and #16552.
+ * Fix cannot read length of undefined for room upgrades ([\#7037](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7037)). Fixes #19509 and #19509.
+ * Cleanup re-dispatching around timelines and composers ([\#7023](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7023)). Fixes #19491 and #19491. Contributed by @SimonBrandner.
+ * Fix removing a room from a Space and interaction with `m.space.parent` ([\#6944](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/6944)). Fixes #19363 and #19363.
+ * Fix recent css regression ([\#7022](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7022)). Fixes #19470 and #19470. Contributed by @CicadaCinema.
+ * Fix ModalManager reRender racing with itself ([\#7027](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7027)). Fixes #19489 and #19489.
+ * Fix fullscreening a call while connecting ([\#7019](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7019)). Fixes #19309 and #19309. Contributed by @SimonBrandner.
+ * Allow scrolling right in reply-quoted code block ([\#7024](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7024)). Fixes #19487 and #19487. Contributed by @SimonBrandner.
+ * Fix dark theme codeblock colors ([\#6384](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/6384)). Fixes #17998. Contributed by @SimonBrandner.
+ * Show passphrase input label ([\#6992](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/6992)). Fixes #19428 and #19428. Contributed by @RafaelGoncalves8.
+ * Always render disabled settings as disabled ([\#7014](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7014)).
+ * Make "Security Phrase" placeholder look consistent cross-browser ([\#6870](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/6870)). Fixes #19006 and #19006. Contributed by @neer17.
+ * Fix direction override characters breaking member event text direction ([\#6999](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/6999)).
+ * Remove redundant text in verification dialogs ([\#6993](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/6993)). Fixes #19290 and #19290. Contributed by @RafaelGoncalves8.
+ * Fix space panel name overflowing ([\#6995](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/6995)). Fixes #19455 and #19455.
+ * Fix conflicting CSS on syntax highlighted blocks ([\#6991](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/6991)). Fixes #19445 and #19445.
+
 Changes in [1.9.3](https://github.com/vector-im/element-desktop/releases/tag/v1.9.3) (2021-10-25)
 =================================================================================================
 
diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index b550f3e39..b517b0e11 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "element-web",
-  "version": "1.9.3",
+  "version": "1.9.4",
   "description": "A feature-rich client for Matrix.org",
   "author": "New Vector Ltd.",
   "repository": {
@@ -60,8 +60,8 @@
     "gfm.css": "^1.1.2",
     "jsrsasign": "^10.2.0",
     "katex": "^0.12.0",
-    "matrix-js-sdk": "github:matrix-org/matrix-js-sdk#develop",
-    "matrix-react-sdk": "github:matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#develop",
+    "matrix-js-sdk": "15.1.0",
+    "matrix-react-sdk": "3.34.0",
     "matrix-widget-api": "^0.1.0-beta.17",
     "prop-types": "^15.7.2",
     "react": "17.0.2",
diff --git a/yarn.lock b/yarn.lock
index d4601f2e7..d00817227 100644
--- a/yarn.lock
+++ b/yarn.lock
@@ -7854,9 +7854,10 @@ mathml-tag-names@^2.1.3:
   resolved "https://registry.yarnpkg.com/mathml-tag-names/-/mathml-tag-names-2.1.3.tgz#4ddadd67308e780cf16a47685878ee27b736a0a3"
   integrity sha512-APMBEanjybaPzUrfqU0IMU5I0AswKMH7k8OTLs0vvV4KZpExkTkY87nR/zpbuTPj+gARop7aGUbl11pnDfW6xg==
 
-"matrix-js-sdk@github:matrix-org/matrix-js-sdk#develop":
-  version "15.0.0"
-  resolved "https://codeload.github.com/matrix-org/matrix-js-sdk/tar.gz/f0091fa81149eed4fd2d0d82be7b820238cd5a1a"
+matrix-js-sdk@15.1.0:
+  version "15.1.0"
+  resolved "https://registry.yarnpkg.com/matrix-js-sdk/-/matrix-js-sdk-15.1.0.tgz#46bb1185e80d1c9aeccf290bc214a0ad27351aa3"
+  integrity sha512-1qF6RO3jrMdL2X7WsHW520oHMH6ns3rOkhdJi3PAYknCG8Yv87KCyI46o+7OgdBUTH2a+iwMcH8kP3T9/abKEA==
   dependencies:
     "@babel/runtime" "^7.12.5"
     another-json "^0.2.0"
@@ -7877,9 +7878,10 @@ matrix-mock-request@^1.2.3:
     bluebird "^3.5.0"
     expect "^1.20.2"
 
-"matrix-react-sdk@github:matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#develop":
-  version "3.33.0"
-  resolved "https://codeload.github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/tar.gz/64c3f0a9b13ccae6543555d29ba55419399a208f"
+matrix-react-sdk@3.34.0:
+  version "3.34.0"
+  resolved "https://registry.yarnpkg.com/matrix-react-sdk/-/matrix-react-sdk-3.34.0.tgz#e46e8f895348b7f4af1f9ee4e3c1fbc17f4832e9"
+  integrity sha512-2Ey9DQ9AYT0SdShCmw95VXbtIsQWfi3rFq15zY2FM0JQpIhfqFADlN/0thcqqC5tccX9UXjBJ6NLjsTyJKWaKA==
   dependencies:
     "@babel/runtime" "^7.12.5"
     "@sentry/browser" "^6.11.0"
@@ -7910,8 +7912,8 @@ matrix-mock-request@^1.2.3:
     katex "^0.12.0"
     linkifyjs "^2.1.9"
     lodash "^4.17.20"
-    matrix-js-sdk "github:matrix-org/matrix-js-sdk#develop"
-    matrix-widget-api "^0.1.0-beta.16"
+    matrix-js-sdk "15.1.0"
+    matrix-widget-api "^0.1.0-beta.17"
     minimist "^1.2.5"
     opus-recorder "^8.0.3"
     pako "^2.0.3"
@@ -7948,7 +7950,7 @@ matrix-react-test-utils@^0.2.3:
     "@babel/traverse" "^7.13.17"
     walk "^2.3.14"
 
-matrix-widget-api@^0.1.0-beta.16, matrix-widget-api@^0.1.0-beta.17:
+matrix-widget-api@^0.1.0-beta.17:
   version "0.1.0-beta.17"
   resolved "https://registry.yarnpkg.com/matrix-widget-api/-/matrix-widget-api-0.1.0-beta.17.tgz#392be2bf42990e8f7e16aeadf2546f18681af49b"
   integrity sha512-hyaDLQNvGvV67Ss23vI69y/ZwVMVz2160LJ2nYyhO0C4mk9zTl0Rbe9jNQ9B453V8MadHLiUUdjzoe++WW+6jA==