diff --git a/version.py b/version.py
index cce155c9af0..8a6ee63e49b 100644
--- a/version.py
+++ b/version.py
@@ -2,5 +2,5 @@ short_name = "godot"
 name = "Godot Engine"
 major = 3
 minor = 0
-status = "beta"
+status = "rc1"
 module_config = ""