diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index 44d3a16..023464d 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "stand-alone-scriptor",
-  "version": "v2.1.0-dev",
+  "version": "v2.2.0-rc1",
   "private": true,
   "scripts": {
     "preinstall": "npm install ./src/usepython",