[totetsu]

It tickled me to see a changelog for a language there, so i had GPT write one for English too.

Change Log for English Language Evolution

Version 1.0: Proto-English (450 CE)

    Initial release of Proto-English, a West Germanic language spoken by Anglo-Saxon tribes.
    Basic grammar and vocabulary established.
    Development primarily led by "Linguistic Trailblazers."

Version 1.1: Viking Invasion Patch (850 CE)

    Introducing Old Norse influence due to Viking invasions.
    Added Norse loanwords and grammatical structures.
    Integration efforts led by the "Language Fusion Guild."

Version 2.0: The Great Vowel Shift (1400 CE)

    Major phonological update affecting long vowels and diphthongs.
    Unprecedented vowel sound migrations across the language.
    Executed by the "Phonetic Alchemists Consortium."

Version 2.1: Shakespearean Lexical Expansion (1600 CE)

    Extensive vocabulary enrichment, drawing inspiration from literary works by William Shakespeare.
    Introduction of numerous idiomatic expressions.
    Collaborative effort involving "Poetic Linguists Guild."

Version 3.0: British Empire Localization (1800 CE)

    Localization effort to adapt English for various regions within the British Empire.
    Incorporation of local dialects and vocabulary.
    Localization project overseen by the "Imperial Language Commission."

Version 4.0: American Revolution Fork (1776 CE)

    Creation of American English variant with notable vocabulary and spelling differences.
    Introduction of simplified grammar rules and new expressions.
    Led by the "Patriotic Language Architects."

Version 5.0: Globalization Update (20th Century)

    English becomes an international language due to global interactions.
    Inclusion of loanwords and phrases from various languages.
    A collaborative effort by the "Cultural Linguistic Exchange Taskforce."

Version 6.0: Digital Age Upgrade (Late 20th Century)

    Vocabulary expansion to encompass computer science and technology terms.
    Introduction of internet slang and acronyms.
    Driven by the "Cyber Lexicographers Consortium."

Version 7.0: Modern Dialect Divergence (21st Century)

    Increasing divergence between regional dialects due to globalization and migration.
    Emergence of unique vocabulary and idiomatic expressions in different English-speaking communities.
    Monitored by the "Dialectologists Guild."

[Tor3]

The change from 1.1 to 2.0 completely missed the Norman invasion which introduced Norman French as the new language in town. Everything which happened later was heavily influenced by that.