diff --git a/neo/framework/Licensee.h b/neo/framework/Licensee.h
index b68cbd5f..69ba5d19 100644
--- a/neo/framework/Licensee.h
+++ b/neo/framework/Licensee.h
@@ -41,7 +41,7 @@ If you have questions concerning this license or the applicable additional terms
 #define GAME_NAME						"dhewm 3"		// appears on window titles and errors
 #endif
 
-#define ENGINE_VERSION					"dhewm3 1.5.1pre"	// printed in console
+#define ENGINE_VERSION					"dhewm3 1.5.1rc1"	// printed in console
 
 #ifdef ID_REPRODUCIBLE_BUILD
 	// for reproducible builds we hardcode values that would otherwise come from __DATE__ and __TIME__