diff --git a/packages/template/project/package.json b/packages/template/project/package.json
index 3ce7467d65..511d4902a1 100644
--- a/packages/template/project/package.json
+++ b/packages/template/project/package.json
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@
   "dependencies": {
     "@react-native-firebase/app": "6.3.4",
     "react": "16.9.0",
-    "react-native": "0.61.5"
+    "react-native": "0.62.0"
   },
   "devDependencies": {
     "@babel/core": "^7.6.2",