The Game Awards desert statue explained: Geoff Keighley sparks massive announcement theories
A mysterious statue discovered in the Mojave Desert has taken over gaming social media after fans traced Geoff Keighley’s cryptic post to a real-world location, leading to widespread speculation about a major reveal at The Game Awards on December 11.
On November 28, Geoff Keighley posted an image showing a sculpture with the caption “regal.inspiring.thickness.” Players quickly recognized the phrase as a What3Words address. Entering the coordinates led to a remote area near Joshua Tree, California.
On December 9, multiple reports of the statue having been moved directly into Los Angeles emerged on social media, although its purpose remains a mystery.
The Game Awards account then posted a satellite view of the same coordinates, confirming that the location was part of an official promotion. Within hours, visitors arrived at the site and shared photos of a towering structure covered in skeletal carvings, twisted limbs, and horned figures.
Some who traveled to the location said staff on-site declined to explain its purpose or origin.
Statue appears in Los Angeles
On December 9, EA’s Andy McNamara posted an image of the statue on X/Twitter, stating, “The tease from the desert is now in LA?”
Other than its ties to The Game Awards, what the statue is teasing remains a mystery, although McNamara did rule out it having any connection to Battlefield. “I can confirm this is not Battlefield related,” he said.
Mystery statue appears in Mojave Desert
The Game Awards statue is located in the Mojave Desert in a field on the corner of 29 Palms Highway and Yucca Mesa Road.
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What games could be announced?
The discovery has fueled widespread debate about what announcement might be tied to the installation. Many players believe the demonic imagery closely resembles monsters from Diablo 4, raising the likelihood of an expansion. Others noticed serpent-like details that resemble Jormungandr from Norse mythology, which has sparked theories about a new God of War entry set outside the Norse realm.
Additional guesses include Elder Scrolls VI, a new DOOM installment, and the long-standing hopefuls predicting Half Life 3, though none of these theories are supported by official evidence.
As of now, no studio has taken credit for the statue, and neither Geoff Keighley nor The Game Awards has provided further context.
With the show scheduled for December 11, fans continue to analyze every photo and video from the site, hoping to uncover more clues before the reveal.