diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index cbb735f..d5b6c18 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
   "name": "jcanvas",
   "title": "jCanvas",
   "description": "jCanvas brings jQuery's powerful syntax and capability to the HTML5 canvas. Quickly create canvas-based apps that can utilize layers, animations, events, and much more. jCanvas works on all modern browsers and platforms, including iOS and Android.",
-  "version": "23.0.0-beta.1",
+  "version": "23.0.0-rc.1",
   "main": "dist/umd/jcanvas.min.js",
   "module": "dist/esm/jcanvas.min.js",
   "types": "src/jcanvas.d.ts",