diff --git a/gradle.properties b/gradle.properties
index ee42dfd1a6..124a7d9c73 100644
--- a/gradle.properties
+++ b/gradle.properties
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-projectVersion=2.2.1.BUILD-SNAPSHOT
+projectVersion=2.2.1
 micronautDocsVersion=1.0.25
 micronautBuildVersion=1.1.5
 micronautTestVersion=2.3.1