diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index 85d6936c91..97cacb74e7 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "redux",
-  "version": "5.0.0-beta.0",
+  "version": "5.0.0-rc.0",
   "description": "Predictable state container for JavaScript apps",
   "license": "MIT",
   "homepage": "http://redux.js.org",