diff --git a/build.gradle b/build.gradle
index 00d0fbc84..d0941ad37 100644
--- a/build.gradle
+++ b/build.gradle
@@ -17,7 +17,7 @@ buildscript {
 
 apply plugin: 'forge'
 
-version = "1.5.3"
+version = "1.6-beta"
 group= "com.yourname.modid" // http://maven.apache.org/guides/mini/guide-naming-conventions.html
 archivesBaseName = "CustomNPC-Plus"