diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index cdaa3ae42..da054a402 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 {
   "name": "phaser",
-  "version": "3.17.0",
-  "release": "Motoko",
+  "version": "3.18.0-beta1",
+  "release": "Raphtalia",
   "description": "A fast, free and fun HTML5 Game Framework for Desktop and Mobile web browsers.",
   "author": "Richard Davey <rich@photonstorm.com> (http://www.photonstorm.com)",
   "homepage": "http://phaser.io",