diff --git a/gradle.properties b/gradle.properties
index 49f8a5c73e..8156c7266e 100644
--- a/gradle.properties
+++ b/gradle.properties
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ loader_version=0.15.11
 fabric_version=0.100.1+1.21
 
 # Mod Properties
-mod_version = v7.43.1-MC1.21
+mod_version = v7.44pre1-MC1.21
 maven_group = net.wurstclient
 archives_base_name = Wurst-Client
 
diff --git a/src/main/java/net/wurstclient/WurstClient.java b/src/main/java/net/wurstclient/WurstClient.java
index 721f660f9a..7f8264a589 100644
--- a/src/main/java/net/wurstclient/WurstClient.java
+++ b/src/main/java/net/wurstclient/WurstClient.java
@@ -58,7 +58,7 @@ public enum WurstClient
 	public static MinecraftClient MC;
 	public static IMinecraftClient IMC;
 	
-	public static final String VERSION = "7.43.1";
+	public static final String VERSION = "7.44pre1";
 	public static final String MC_VERSION = "1.21";
 	
 	private WurstAnalytics analytics;