diff --git a/Makefile b/Makefile
index 8c504f324154..5c18baad7218 100644
--- a/Makefile
+++ b/Makefile
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 VERSION = 4
 PATCHLEVEL = 8
 SUBLEVEL = 0
-EXTRAVERSION = -rc1
+EXTRAVERSION = -rc2
 NAME = Psychotic Stoned Sheep
 
 # *DOCUMENTATION*