diff --git a/gradle.properties b/gradle.properties
index 7326e61e..786185f8 100755
--- a/gradle.properties
+++ b/gradle.properties
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-projectVersion=6.0.0-SNAPSHOT
+projectVersion=6.0.0-M5
 projectGroup=io.micronaut.cassandra
 
 title=Micronaut Cassandra