diff --git a/gradle.properties b/gradle.properties
index ff4615cd49..ff7b380e54 100644
--- a/gradle.properties
+++ b/gradle.properties
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-projectVersion=3.15.2-SNAPSHOT
+projectVersion=3.16.0
 projectGroup=io.micronaut.aws
 
 title=Micronaut AWS