On August 21, 2017, Microsoft announced "Age of Empires IV", developed by Relic Entertainment. Microsoft's Executive Vice-President of Gaming, Phil Spencer, confirmed on June 11, 2019, that "Age of Empires IV" is still in development, with more information coming later in 2019. On November 14, 2019, gameplay footage of "Age of Empires IV" was shown at the X019 event. It showed medieval warfare between English and Mongol forces. The release of "Age of Empires IV" is rumored to be in 2021.