diff --git a/.gitlab/merge_request_templates/Default.md b/.gitlab/merge_request_templates/Default.md
index 46e35cc3ab..64d48a36cd 100644
--- a/.gitlab/merge_request_templates/Default.md
+++ b/.gitlab/merge_request_templates/Default.md
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 <!--
 Identify the issue number this MR fixes or relates to.
-Use "Closes #123" if it fixes the issue, or "Related to #123" if it references it.
+Use "Closes #NUMBER" if it fixes the issue, or "Related to #NUMBER" if it references it.
 -->
 
 Closes #
@@ -21,6 +21,7 @@ Mark as done if not applicable.
 
 - [ ] I have read the [CONTRIBUTING guidelines](https://gitlab.com/OpenMW/openmw/-/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.md)
 - [ ] My code builds and runs locally
+- [ ] My code passes CI on my fork
 - [ ] I have included steps to replicate/confirm the changes below
 - [ ] I have attached necessary supporting files or assets