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+## 1.13.0 (Upcoming...)
+
+### FEATURES:
+
+* core: Enhanced the existing inline field in the shell provisioner to support any script with its own shebang (#!).
+  Allows users to provide scripts directly in the inline field, making it possible to use scripts generated by functions like templatefile.
+  Ensures that the shell provisioner executes the given script as intended, honoring the script's shebang line.
+  [GH-13313](https://github.com/hashicorp/packer/pull/13313)
+
+* core: Added new built-in functions to Packer:
+  sum
+  startswith
+  endswith
+  These new functions expand the capabilities for template logic and variable handling in Packer builds.
+  [GH-13349](https://github.com/hashicorp/packer/pull/13349)
+
+### IMPROVEMENTS:
+
+* hcl2: Added the ability for the packer fmt command to format multiple HCL files at once.
+  This enhancement allows users to format several files in a single command invocation.
+  [GH-13362](https://github.com/hashicorp/packer/pull/13362)
+
+
+### BUG FIXES:
+
+* core: Updated the documentation to explicitly state that a trailing slash is required when uploading directories, regardless of the guest OS.
+  This clarification is intended to ensure consistent behavior and prevent confusion, especially for Windows users.
+  [GH-13309](https://github.com/hashicorp/packer/pull/13309)
+
+* core: Fixed an error occurring when using the --use-sequential-evaluation flag with packer console.
+  Updated the FlagSets to correctly include this flag, resolving the error.
+  [GH-13316](https://github.com/hashicorp/packer/pull/13316)
+
+* core: added a wrapper around inline PowerShell commands executed by the provisioner to catch errors and ensure the Packer build fails if any command results in an error.
+  [GH-13334](https://github.com/hashicorp/packer/pull/13334)
+
+* hcl2: Ensures that Packer now preserves the user-defined order of variable files as input by the user.
+  This change maintains the intended precedence of variables, honoring the order specified on the command line.
+  [GH-13350](https://github.com/hashicorp/packer/pull/13350)
+
+### SECURITY:
+
+* Bump to go-crypto v0.36.0
+  [GH-13369](https://github.com/hashicorp/packer/pull/13369)
+
+
 ## 1.12.0 (January 22, 2025)
 
 ### FEATURES: