What the “Mysterious Monolith” Is

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  • In late November/early December 2025, Geoff Keighley — host of The Game Awards — started posting cryptic images on social media showing a massive, demonic‑looking statue/monolith placed in the California desert. GameSpot+2Push Square+2
  • The monolith was later moved to Los Angeles and remains part of a teaser campaign for a big reveal at The Game Awards. GameSpot+2TweakTown+2
  • The teaser includes cryptic messages and redacted riddles meant to spark speculation about what game or project it references. Push Square+2TweakTown+2

✅ Why It’s Confirmed Not to Be “Lords of the Fallen II”

  • The CEO of the studio behind the game, CI Games, publicly confirmed that their studio has nothing to do with the monolith or the teaser. GameSpot+2TwistedVoxel+2
  • In an X post, CEO Marek Tyminski clarified: while flattered by the attention, “it’s not us.” He said the studio is “just as hyped” as fans — but the monolith isn’t their doing. TwistedVoxel+2Push Square+2
  • Previous guesses — including other big franchises like Diablo IV, The Elder Scrolls VI, or God of War — have also been publicly ruled out. The Escapist+2GameSpot+2

So, despite the “dark‑fantasy / gothic / demon‑statue” aesthetic that might make the monolith look like it belongs to a game like Lords of the Fallen II, the official confirmation from the devs behind that title ends that link.

🧠 What This Means (And Who’s Actually Likely Behind It)

  • Since Lords of the Fallen II is ruled out, speculation has shifted to other candidates. One leading theory — supported by trademark filings and aesthetic matches — is that the monolith teaser is for a new entry in the Divinity series (possibly Divinity: Original Sin 3). GameSpot+2The Escapist+2
  • The “Divinity” rumour lines up with both the dark/fantasy vibe of the monolith and recent trademark activity that resembles the monolith’s imagery. GameSpot+2Tech in Bengali+2
  • Until The Game Awards broadcast (December 11, 2025), the true identity of what’s behind the monolith remains unconfirmed.

🎯 My Take: Why This Matters

  • For fans of Lords of the Fallen II — it’s disappointing but good to have clarity now, rather than read endless speculation. The devs are still promising “big news soon,” but at least we know it won’t be this monolith teaser.
  • For hype culture — this is a textbook “viral marketing stunt”: ambiguous teaser, statues, riddles, public speculation, and timed reveal. It shows how much value a single mysterious image can generate for a big reveal.
  • For overall expectations — since multiple high‑profile IPs have been ruled out, the reveal might surprise. If the “Divinity” rumor is true, many gamers who didn’t expect a return to that universe could be in for a pleasant surprise.

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