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Following the game being teased, Age of Empires IV (official site) finally had some gameplay footage revealed at the recent X019 event held in London. During the event one very major aspect of the upcoming game was also talked about, that being how the game will be monetised and expanded post-launch.

Specifically, Adam Isgreen, the Age of Empires creative director had this to say regarding the post-launch of Age of Empires IV: