diff --git a/version.py b/version.py
index 74a128703fd..313eaa9a847 100644
--- a/version.py
+++ b/version.py
@@ -3,5 +3,5 @@ name = "Godot Engine"
 major = 3
 minor = 0
 patch = 3
-status = "devel"
+status = "rc1"
 module_config = ""