diff --git a/gradle.properties b/gradle.properties
index 477b96d4..f4912e83 100644
--- a/gradle.properties
+++ b/gradle.properties
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-projectVersion=5.0.0-SNAPSHOT
+projectVersion=5.0.0-M8
 projectGroup=io.micronaut.mongodb
 
 title=Micronaut MongoDB