diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index 9c6ae07..a81f8d9 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "single-spa-layout",
-  "version": "1.6.0",
+  "version": "2.0.0-beta.0",
   "description": "Layout engine for single-spa applications",
   "main": "dist/umd/single-spa-layout.min.cjs",
   "module": "dist/esm/single-spa-layout.min.js",