diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index 4ff8416576..f76bdd527e 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
     "name": "element-web",
-    "version": "1.11.73",
+    "version": "1.11.74-rc.0",
     "description": "A feature-rich client for Matrix.org",
     "author": "New Vector Ltd.",
     "repository": {