diff --git a/gradle.properties b/gradle.properties
index e6abf787a..0d1e37624 100644
--- a/gradle.properties
+++ b/gradle.properties
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-projectVersion=4.9.3
+projectVersion=4.9.4-SNAPSHOT
 projectGroup=io.micronaut.servlet
 
 title=Micronaut Servlet