diff --git a/gradle.properties b/gradle.properties
index 03822792..34eb4625 100644
--- a/gradle.properties
+++ b/gradle.properties
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-projectVersion=2.0.0-SNAPSHOT
+projectVersion=2.0.0-M8
 projectGroup=io.micronaut.microstream
 
 title=Micronaut MicroStream