diff --git a/pocket/startup.lua b/pocket/startup.lua
index b4e1a9b..636c6ef 100644
--- a/pocket/startup.lua
+++ b/pocket/startup.lua
@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ local pocket    = require("pocket.pocket")
 local renderer  = require("pocket.renderer")
 local threads   = require("pocket.threads")
 
-local POCKET_VERSION = "v0.12.13-alpha"
+local POCKET_VERSION = "v0.13.0-beta"
 
 local println = util.println
 local println_ts = util.println_ts