diff --git a/gradle.properties b/gradle.properties
index 02248588..fc7c797c 100644
--- a/gradle.properties
+++ b/gradle.properties
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-projectVersion=1.2.0
+projectVersion=1.2.1-SNAPSHOT
 projectGroup=io.micronaut.opensearch
 
 title=Micronaut OpenSearch