diff --git a/Makefile b/Makefile
index e3b23e864a53..7c44b676b77a 100644
--- a/Makefile
+++ b/Makefile
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 VERSION = 3
 PATCHLEVEL = 3
 SUBLEVEL = 0
-EXTRAVERSION = -rc2
+EXTRAVERSION = -rc3
 NAME = Saber-toothed Squirrel
 
 # *DOCUMENTATION*