diff --git a/catroid/build.gradle b/catroid/build.gradle
index f4462935094..8bad7c881d6 100644
--- a/catroid/build.gradle
+++ b/catroid/build.gradle
@@ -102,7 +102,7 @@ ext.copyGoogleServicesFile = { flavorName, flavorId ->
     }
 }
 
-def defaultVersionCode = 96
+def defaultVersionCode = 97
 def defaultVersionName = "1.3.0"
 
 android {