diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index d28e1e5..3743ad6 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
   "name": "@netflix/x-element",
   "author": "Casey Klebba",
   "description": "Custom Element base class.",
-  "version": "1.0.0-rc.52",
+  "version": "1.0.0-rc.53",
   "license": "SEE LICENSE IN LICENSE",
   "repository": "https://github.com/Netflix/x-element",
   "main": "x-element.js",