diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index b72a32a911..545c7846d6 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
     "name": "matrix-react-sdk",
-    "version": "v3.85.0-rc.0",
+    "version": "3.85.0-rc.0",
     "description": "SDK for matrix.org using React",
     "author": "matrix.org",
     "repository": {