diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index 7868700246..c4f1269139 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "svelte",
-  "version": "3.12.1",
+  "version": "3.13.0-alpha.0",
   "description": "Cybernetically enhanced web apps",
   "module": "index.mjs",
   "main": "index",