diff --git a/core/package.json b/core/package.json
index c68df0042..376e0eae5 100644
--- a/core/package.json
+++ b/core/package.json
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 {
   "name": "@bigcommerce/catalyst-core",
   "description": "BigCommerce Catalyst is a Next.js starter kit for building headless BigCommerce storefronts.",
-  "version": "0.24.1",
+  "version": "1.0.0-rc",
   "private": true,
   "scripts": {
     "dev": "npm run generate && next dev",