diff --git a/gradle.properties b/gradle.properties
index 87d55375..d0666f5b 100644
--- a/gradle.properties
+++ b/gradle.properties
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-projectVersion=4.0.0-SNAPSHOT
+projectVersion=4.0.0-M3
 projectGroup=io.micronaut.validation
 
 title=Micronaut Validation