diff --git a/gradle.properties b/gradle.properties
index 3cec51559c1..455a08571d6 100644
--- a/gradle.properties
+++ b/gradle.properties
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-projectVersion=1.1.0.BUILD-SNAPSHOT
+projectVersion=1.1.0.RC1
 micronautDocsVersion=1.0.23
 micronautBuildVersion=1.1.5
 micronautVersion=1.3.5