Geoff Keighley casually shared a photo of a bizarre, hellish monument standing in the middle of the desert, and it immediately sent everyone into speculation mode. The timing, the design of the ‘statue’, and the general vibe all point toward something bigger waiting to be revealed. With The Game Awards coming up on December 11, everyone is now wondering about what this thing could be teasing.
A Demonic Monument Appears in the Desert
The image shows a massive, hand-carved structure rising from the sand. In daylight, it looks like a twisted mass of bones, bodies, creatures, and armored figures wrapped around a sealed doorway. At night, the entire core lights up in blazing red, almost like a pulsating portal with tendrils of fire stretching outward.
It feels intentionally theatrical.
It feels… definitely video game-ish.
And it absolutely looks like the kind of teaser that studios drop right before a big announcement.
Geoff Keighley shared the photo on his X/Twitter without any explanation, just enough to set the stage for a guessing game.
Why Diablo 4 Is the Leading Theory
Out of all the possibilities of what game this structure could be for, Diablo 4 comes out on top for one simple reason: the aesthetic fit almost too perfectly.
The monument’s theme matches a lot of what Blizzard has used in recent Diablo marketing: hellish architecture, organic shapes, corrupted stonework, and that iconic red glow. The sealed “door” at the circular core in the center even resembles the infernal gates seen throughout Diablo 4.
The timing also fits Blizzard’s usual patterns.
Season 10 is likely going to end just two days before The Game Awards, and multiple developers previously hinted that the next big Diablo reveal would happen before the end of the year. With Vessel of Hatred now being well behind us, it would be the perfect moment for the second expansion of Diablo 4 to finally be unveiled.
If this structure is indeed linked to Diablo, it could signal:
- A Hell-focused expansion
- Mephisto returning as the main antagonist
- Or even a new class reveal, such as the Paladin/Crusader (due to the armored bodies within the structure), which has also been the community’s top request for a while now.
None of this is confirmed yet, but the puzzle pieces fit a little too neatly.
Other Possibilities Still in the Mix
Of course, nothing is officially connected. Geoff Keighley is known for dropping cryptic teases, and a few other franchises have been floated as possibilities. There are also fans stating that they see hints of DOOM’s creepy aesthetic, as well as games such as Lords of the Fallen or even The Elder Scrolls. However, it could also belong to an entirely new IP.
But compared to those guesses, the Diablo angle is the one that consistently lines up in theme, tone, and timing.
The Game Awards Are Almost Here
Keighley rarely posts something this strange without a reason. If this monument is part of a larger announcement, we will probably find out on stage next week on December 11.
Until then, this desert structure sits in a perfect space between art installation and marketing stunt… and it has successfully done its job by getting everyone asking the same question:
Is this the first tease for Diablo 4’s next expansion?
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