diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index c9a1a5975bf..e5224112619 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "playcanvas",
-  "version": "1.73.0-dev",
+  "version": "1.73.0-preview",
   "author": "PlayCanvas <support@playcanvas.com>",
   "homepage": "https://playcanvas.com",
   "description": "PlayCanvas WebGL game engine",