diff --git a/gradle.properties b/gradle.properties
index cfbc90d9d0..457bc3e745 100644
--- a/gradle.properties
+++ b/gradle.properties
@@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ org.gradle.caching=true
 # upload properties
 group=ch.acra
 # versions
-version=5.2.0-SNAPSHOT
+version=5.2.0-rc1
 supportVersion=27.1.1
 androidVersion=27
 androidMinVersion=14