diff --git a/build.gradle b/build.gradle
index 33038207..4a31aa62 100644
--- a/build.gradle
+++ b/build.gradle
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@ apply plugin: 'java'
 apply plugin: 'idea'
 apply plugin: 'maven'
 
-project.version = "1.0.38"
+project.version = "1.0.38RC1"
 project.group = 'com.github.codingchili.chili-core'
 
 subprojects {