diff --git a/gradle.properties b/gradle.properties
index 832f0d4f0..7d3e5bc0a 100644
--- a/gradle.properties
+++ b/gradle.properties
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-projectVersion=3.0.0-SNAPSHOT
+projectVersion=3.0.0.RC1
 micronautDocsVersion=2.0.0.RC1
 micronautVersion=2.5.7
 micronautTestVersion=2.3.6