diff --git a/gradle.properties b/gradle.properties
index 162c5e35f..27df36129 100644
--- a/gradle.properties
+++ b/gradle.properties
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-projectVersion=4.0.0-M3
+projectVersion=4.0.0-SNAPSHOT
 projectGroup=io.micronaut.servlet
 
 title=Micronaut Servlet