diff --git a/version.py b/version.py
index c80e2dbfd88..14548c9d9f0 100644
--- a/version.py
+++ b/version.py
@@ -2,5 +2,5 @@ short_name = "godot"
 name = "Godot Engine"
 major = 2
 minor = 1
-patch = 6
-status = "stable"
+patch = 7
+status = "rc"