diff --git a/build.gradle b/build.gradle
index 3558c2faa..87155ee7a 100644
--- a/build.gradle
+++ b/build.gradle
@@ -17,7 +17,7 @@ buildscript {
 
 apply plugin: 'forge'
 
-version = "1.5.4"
+version = "1.6-beta"
 group= "com.yourname.modid" // http://maven.apache.org/guides/mini/guide-naming-conventions.html
 archivesBaseName = "CustomNPC-Plus"
 
diff --git a/src/main/java/noppes/npcs/CustomNpcs.java b/src/main/java/noppes/npcs/CustomNpcs.java
index 413ca8b3f..604b22b31 100644
--- a/src/main/java/noppes/npcs/CustomNpcs.java
+++ b/src/main/java/noppes/npcs/CustomNpcs.java
@@ -31,7 +31,7 @@ import noppes.npcs.scripted.wrapper.WrapperNpcAPI;
 import java.io.File;
 import java.util.Set;
 
-@Mod(modid = "customnpcs", name = "CustomNpcs", version = "1.5.4")
+@Mod(modid = "customnpcs", name = "CustomNpcs", version = "1.6-beta")
 public class CustomNpcs {
 
     @ConfigProp(info = "Disable Chat Bubbles")