diff --git a/version.py b/version.py
index f8382f98f2a..202174587fc 100644
--- a/version.py
+++ b/version.py
@@ -3,5 +3,5 @@ name = "Godot Engine"
 major = 3
 minor = 0
 patch = 3
-status = "rc2"
+status = "rc3"
 module_config = ""