diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index e4f885bd1d..87725ebc4f 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "svelte",
-  "version": "3.0.0-alpha27",
+  "version": "3.0.0-beta.1",
   "description": "The magical disappearing UI framework",
   "module": "index.mjs",
   "main": "index",