diff --git a/RELEASE_NOTES.rst b/RELEASE_NOTES.rst
index 6eef27bd7..a30956a85 100644
--- a/RELEASE_NOTES.rst
+++ b/RELEASE_NOTES.rst
@@ -17,8 +17,8 @@ unreleased [2.x]
         print(p)
 
 
-unreleased
-----------
+1.0rc2
+------
 
 * The CPU speed in the pipistrello gateware has been reduced from 83 1/3 MHz to
   75 MHz. This will reduce the achievable sustained pulse rate and latency