diff --git a/build.gradle b/build.gradle
index bb788f130..7343152a3 100644
--- a/build.gradle
+++ b/build.gradle
@@ -25,6 +25,7 @@ release {
     git {
         pushToRemote.set(project.'i2.git.url')
         pushReleaseVersionBranch.set(project.'i2.git.branch')
+        requireBranch.set('')
     }
 }