diff --git a/gradle.properties b/gradle.properties
index dd74e3cfd8d..1e84c490e6a 100644
--- a/gradle.properties
+++ b/gradle.properties
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-projectVersion=4.4.8-SNAPSHOT
+projectVersion=4.4.8
 projectGroupId=io.micronaut
 projectDesc=Core components supporting the Micronaut Framework
 title=Micronaut Core