diff --git a/gradle.properties b/gradle.properties
index 63fee0ad87..b5ff396825 100644
--- a/gradle.properties
+++ b/gradle.properties
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-projectVersion=4.4.0-SNAPSHOT
+projectVersion=4.4.0
 projectGroupId=io.micronaut
 projectDesc=Core components supporting the Micronaut Framework
 title=Micronaut Core