diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 4a97c17f..cc7e3b64 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -1,21 +1,23 @@
 <!-- This file is auto generated during release from readme/README.md -->
 
-[![Maven Central](https://img.shields.io/static/v1?label=MavenCentral&message=2.5.0-rc-1&color=blue)](https://search.maven.org/artifact/de.skuzzle.enforcer/restrict-imports-enforcer-rule/2.5.0-rc-1/jar)
+[![Maven Central](https://img.shields.io/static/v1?label=MavenCentral&message=2.5.0-rc-2&color=blue)](https://search.maven.org/artifact/de.skuzzle.enforcer/restrict-imports-enforcer-rule/2.5.0-rc-2/jar)
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 # restrict-imports-enforcer-rule
 Keep your code base clean and free from  usage of unwanted classes! [More](#rationale)
 
+**NEW** in 2.5.0: We now also provide a Gradle plugin!
+
 Supported source files:
 - [x] Java
 - [x] Kotlin (since 0.15)
 - [x] Groovy (since 0.15)
 
+Compatibility:
+- Works with Java 8+
 - Tested against _maven-enforcer-plugin_ versions `1.4.1` and `3.4.0`.
 
-**NEW** in 2.5.0: We now also provide a Gradle plugin!
-
 ## Maven quick start
 This is a minimal usage example. Please scroll down for detailed configuration
 information or have a look at the [Full configuration example](#full-configuration-example).
@@ -29,7 +31,7 @@ information or have a look at the [Full configuration example](#full-configurati
         <dependency>
             <groupId>de.skuzzle.enforcer</groupId>
             <artifactId>restrict-imports-enforcer-rule</artifactId>
-            <version>2.5.0-rc-1</version>
+            <version>2.5.0-rc-2</version>
         </dependency>
     </dependencies>
     <executions>
@@ -60,14 +62,14 @@ information or have a look at the [Full configuration example](#full-configurati
 
 > [!CAUTION]
 > Gradle support is quite new and should be considered experimental.
-> Documentation will follow, for now you can check out the func tests [here](https://github.com/skuzzle/restrict-imports-enforcer-rule/blob/gradle-plugin/restrict-imports-gradle-plugin/src/functionalTest/groovy/de/skuzzle/restrictimports/gradle/RestrictImportsGroovyFuncTest.groovy).
+> Documentation will follow, for now you can check out the func tests [here](https://github.com/skuzzle/restrict-imports-enforcer-rule/blob/master/restrict-imports-gradle-plugin/src/functionalTest/groovy/de/skuzzle/restrictimports/gradle/RestrictImportsGroovyFuncTest.groovy).
 >
 > Feedback is welcome and should be filed as new GitHub issue.
 
 ### ... with Groovy DSL
 ```
 plugins {
-    id("de.skuzzle.restrict.imports") version("2.5.0-rc-1")
+    id("de.skuzzle.restrict.imports") version("@2.5.0-rc-2@")
 }
 
 restrictImports {
@@ -79,7 +81,7 @@ restrictImports {
 ### ... with Kotlin DSL
 ```
 plugins {
-    id("de.skuzzle.restrict.imports") version("2.5.0-rc-1")
+    id("de.skuzzle.restrict.imports") version("@2.5.0-rc-2@")
 }
 
 restrictImports {
diff --git a/RELEASE_NOTES.md b/RELEASE_NOTES.md
index cb8196b0..343962e2 100644
--- a/RELEASE_NOTES.md
+++ b/RELEASE_NOTES.md
@@ -1,7 +1,13 @@
-[![Maven Central](https://img.shields.io/static/v1?label=MavenCentral&message=2.5.0-rc-1&color=blue)](https://search.maven.org/artifact/de.skuzzle.enforcer/restrict-imports-enforcer-rule/2.5.0-rc-1/jar)
+[![Maven Central](https://img.shields.io/static/v1?label=MavenCentral&message=2.5.0-rc-2&color=blue)](https://search.maven.org/artifact/de.skuzzle.enforcer/restrict-imports-enforcer-rule/2.5.0-rc-2/jar)
+
+> [!NOTE]
+> This is the first release after migrating our build to Gradle and which uses shaded dependencies.
+> If you encounter any irregularities with this version, please do not hesitate to file an issue.
 
 ### Features
+* [#38](https://github.com/skuzzle/restrict-imports-enforcer-rule/issues/38) Dependencies are shaded into plugin artifacts
 * [#59](https://github.com/skuzzle/restrict-imports-enforcer-rule/issues/59) Provide a Gradle plugin
+* [#118](https://github.com/skuzzle/restrict-imports-enforcer-rule/issues/118) Print absolute paths in exception messages to make IntelliJ render clickable links
 
 Maven Central coordinates for this release:
 
@@ -10,14 +16,14 @@ maven
 <dependency>
     <groupId>de.skuzzle.enforcer</groupId>
     <artifactId>restrict-imports-enforcer-rule</artifactId>
-    <version>2.5.0-rc-1</version>
+    <version>2.5.0-rc-2</version>
 </dependency>
 ```
 
 Gradle plugin DSL
 ```groovy
 plugins {
-  id("de.skuzzle.restrict.imports") version "2.5.0-rc-1"
+  id("de.skuzzle.restrict.imports") version "2.5.0-rc-2"
 }
 ```
 
@@ -30,7 +36,7 @@ buildscript {
     }
   }
   dependencies {
-    classpath("de.skuzzle.enforcer:restrict-imports-gradle-plugin:2.5.0-rc-1")
+    classpath("de.skuzzle.enforcer:restrict-imports-gradle-plugin:2.5.0-rc-2")
   }
 }
 
@@ -40,5 +46,5 @@ apply(plugin = "de.skuzzle.restrict.imports")
 Gradle version catalog (Toml)
 ```toml
 [plugins]
-restrict-imports = { id = "de.skuzzle.restrict.imports", version = "2.5.0-rc-1" }
+restrict-imports = { id = "de.skuzzle.restrict.imports", version = "2.5.0-rc-2" }
 ```