diff --git a/version.py b/version.py
index dd80ca1b19a..19ff05f7152 100644
--- a/version.py
+++ b/version.py
@@ -2,4 +2,4 @@ short_name="godot"
 name="Godot Engine"
 major=2
 minor=1
-status="beta"
+status="rc1"