diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index ecb5f6d..35acda2 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "react-simple-toasts",
-  "version": "6.0.1",
+  "version": "6.1.0-rc.1",
   "description": "Instant, lightweight toast notifications for React. No providers or containers needed.",
   "author": "almond-bongbong",
   "homepage": "https://github.com/almond-bongbong/react-simple-toasts",