diff --git a/src/utils/version.rs b/src/utils/version.rs
index 66c6e9e4e..8ba8fc90c 100644
--- a/src/utils/version.rs
+++ b/src/utils/version.rs
@@ -53,12 +53,12 @@ pub fn check_for_update(config: config::Config, force: bool) -> Result<()> {
 
 fn do_update_check(checked: &mut bool, should_output_if_updated: bool) -> Result<()> {
     let latest = get_latest_release()?;
+    let pretty_latest = Cyan.normal().paint(format!("v{}", latest));
     let update_available = is_latest_newer(&latest, PKG_VERSION)?;
-
     if update_available {
         let message = format!(
             "There is a newer version of Rover available: {} (currently running v{})\n\nFor instructions on how to install, run {}", 
-            Cyan.normal().paint(format!("v{}", latest)), 
+            &pretty_latest,
             PKG_VERSION,
             Yellow.normal().paint("`rover docs open start`")
         );
@@ -67,7 +67,10 @@ fn do_update_check(checked: &mut bool, should_output_if_updated: bool) -> Result
             .build()
             .eprint(message);
     } else if should_output_if_updated {
-        eprintln!("Rover is up to date!");
+        eprintln!(
+            "Rover is up to date with the latest release {}.",
+            &pretty_latest
+        );
     }
 
     *checked = true;