diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index 5e534ac..ff60990 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@
     "productName": "Element",
     "main": "lib/electron-main.js",
     "exports": "./lib/electron-main.js",
-    "version": "1.11.97",
+    "version": "1.11.98-rc.0",
     "description": "Element: the future of secure communication",
     "author": "Element",
     "homepage": "https://element.io",