diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index e3916fd2..0f341dec 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "vector-web",
-  "version": "0.8.3",
+  "version": "0.8.4-rc.1",
   "description": "Vector webapp",
   "author": "matrix.org",
   "repository": {