diff --git a/gradle.properties b/gradle.properties
index 6373bea0..eb5ab650 100644
--- a/gradle.properties
+++ b/gradle.properties
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 # The project property 'version' is overwritten via .github/workflows/publish-release.yml
 version=0.0.1-SNAPSHOT
 kotlinVersion=1.6.21
-micronautVersion=3.9.4
+micronautVersion=4.2.0
 micronautApplicationPluginVersion=3.7.10
 micronautLibraryPluginVersion=3.7.10
 # The matching versions can be found here: https://github.com/micronaut-projects/micronaut-servlet/blob/v3.3.5/gradle/libs.versions.toml