diff --git a/src/message.c b/src/message.c
index db2376ecc6..35f57e8db9 100644
--- a/src/message.c
+++ b/src/message.c
@@ -1457,9 +1457,10 @@ wait_return(int redraw)
     setmouse();
     msg_check();
 
-#if defined(UNIX) || defined(VMS)
+#ifndef MSWIN
     /*
-     * When switching screens, we need to output an extra newline on exit.
+     * On TTY-style terminals (all but Windows), an extra newline is
+     * needed when switching screens on exit.
      */
     if (swapping_screen() && !termcap_active)
 	newline_on_exit = TRUE;
diff --git a/src/version.c b/src/version.c
index a1a48ad929..3117586be8 100644
--- a/src/version.c
+++ b/src/version.c
@@ -724,6 +724,8 @@ static char *(features[]) =
 
 static int included_patches[] =
 {   /* Add new patch number below this line */
+/**/
+    1677,
 /**/
     1676,
 /**/