diff --git a/gradle.properties b/gradle.properties
index 079b71113..9f3bc9cac 100644
--- a/gradle.properties
+++ b/gradle.properties
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-projectVersion=5.6.0-SNAPSHOT
+projectVersion=5.6.0
 projectGroup=io.micronaut.kafka
 
 title=Micronaut Kafka