diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index ea188a4d4f..8a4fe0dac3 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
     "name": "element-web",
-    "version": "1.11.69",
+    "version": "1.11.70-rc.0",
     "description": "A feature-rich client for Matrix.org",
     "author": "New Vector Ltd.",
     "repository": {