diff --git a/gradle.properties b/gradle.properties
index 450d92fe3..0df05de9a 100644
--- a/gradle.properties
+++ b/gradle.properties
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ minecraft_version=1.16.1
 yarn_mappings=1.16.1+build.1
 loader_version=0.8.8+build.202
 # Mod Properties
-mod_version=0.5.0
+mod_version=0.5.0-rc1
 maven_group=me.jellysquid.mods
 archives_base_name=lithium-fabric
 cf_project_id=360438