diff --git a/gradle.properties b/gradle.properties
index 068e3fa3..6ba25f81 100644
--- a/gradle.properties
+++ b/gradle.properties
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-projectVersion=1.3.1-SNAPSHOT
+projectVersion=1.4.0-SNAPSHOT
 projectGroup=io.micronaut.logging
 
 title=Micronaut logging