diff --git a/gradle.properties b/gradle.properties
index bbe0dfc3..1b943303 100644
--- a/gradle.properties
+++ b/gradle.properties
@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ webdriverBinariesVersion=1.4
 
 # only required by sample apps
 fieldsVersion=3.0.0.RC1
-grailsVersion=5.0.0-RC3
+grailsVersion=5.0.0-RC4
 micrometer.version=1.7.0
 scaffolingVersion=4.0.0.RC1
 testingSupportVersion=2.2.0-RC3