diff --git a/gradle.properties b/gradle.properties
index 0d9fe354..59156145 100644
--- a/gradle.properties
+++ b/gradle.properties
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-projectVersion=4.0.0-SNAPSHOT
+projectVersion=4.0.0-M5
 projectGroup=io.micronaut.groovy
 
 graphqlJavaVersion=14.1