diff --git a/roles/custom/matrix-synapse/defaults/main.yml b/roles/custom/matrix-synapse/defaults/main.yml
index 4376a960e..f9853c3de 100644
--- a/roles/custom/matrix-synapse/defaults/main.yml
+++ b/roles/custom/matrix-synapse/defaults/main.yml
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
 
 matrix_synapse_enabled: true
 
-matrix_synapse_version: v1.84.1
+matrix_synapse_version: v1.85.0
 
 matrix_synapse_username: ''
 matrix_synapse_uid: ''