diff --git a/gradle.properties b/gradle.properties
index 56735d16b..0f89ac8d0 100644
--- a/gradle.properties
+++ b/gradle.properties
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-projectVersion=5.0.0-SNAPSHOT
+projectVersion=5.0.0-M8
 projectGroup=io.micronaut.gcp
 
 title=Micronaut GCP