diff --git a/debian/control b/debian/control
index 7b43ffb..cf55027 100644
--- a/debian/control
+++ b/debian/control
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 Package: thelounge
-Version: 4.4.1
+Version: 4.4.2~rc.1
 Section: net
 Priority: optional
 Architecture: all