diff --git a/files/openmw.desktop b/files/openmw.desktop
index 234f660c6..118cd3bbe 100644
--- a/files/openmw.desktop
+++ b/files/openmw.desktop
@@ -1,5 +1,4 @@
 [Desktop Entry]
-Version=${OPENMW_VERSION}
 Type=Application
 Name=OpenMW Launcher
 GenericName=Role Playing Game