diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index d89a89430..302a4b135 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
     "name": "element-desktop",
     "productName": "Element",
     "main": "lib/electron-main.js",
-    "version": "1.11.77",
+    "version": "1.11.78-rc.0",
     "description": "A feature-rich client for Matrix.org",
     "author": "Element",
     "homepage": "https://element.io",