diff --git a/gradle.properties b/gradle.properties
index dd91baf8..03b4f3d2 100644
--- a/gradle.properties
+++ b/gradle.properties
@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ junitJupiterVersion=5.9.3
 micronautVersion=3.8.8
 micronautSpringVersion=4.5.1
 picocliVersion=4.6.3
-projectVersion=8.0.0-SNAPSHOT
+projectVersion=8.0.0-M2
 pluginGrailsVersion=6.0.0-M2
 seleniumSafariDriverVersion=3.14.0
 seleniumVersion=3.14.0