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Larian Trademarks Hint That Mysterious TGA Statue Teases New Divinity Game
Geoff Keighley’s Teaser Statue Sends Fans Searching for Clues
The gaming community has spent the past week dissecting a mysterious skull-covered statue revealed by Geoff Keighley ahead of The Game Awards 2025. The statue first appeared in high-resolution renders, then as a full-scale physical installation in a California desert.
Its imposing design led to intense speculation. Fans debated whether it was tied to Diablo IV, God of War, Doom: The Dark Ages, or even The Elder Scrolls VI. The ambiguity was intentional, and the lack of context only accelerated the guessing game.
While Keighley has been careful not to offer any explicit hints, the statue’s aesthetic clearly suggested a dark fantasy setting. Commentators pointed out stylistic elements that resembled several major franchises, but none of the theories had a definitive anchor. That changed when an unexpected connection surfaced through trademark activity rather than visual analysis.
New Trademarks Point Directly to Larian Studios
The mystery began to take shape when observant fans discovered that Larian Studios, the developer behind Baldur’s Gate 3, recently filed a series of new trademarks related to the Divinity brand. Among the filings were logos and symbols that match a prominent design element visible on the statue. The match is not subtle. The symbol appears in nearly identical form in both the trademark documentation and the TGA teaser material, strongly suggesting a coordinated reveal.
This connection has rapidly shifted expectations. Rather than belonging to one of the previously speculated franchises, the statue appears to be part of a marketing campaign for a new Divinity game, likely to be unveiled during The Game Awards. If true, this marks the long-awaited return of Larian’s original universe, which predates the studio’s global success with Baldur’s Gate 3.
The trademark listings also indicate that Larian is preparing multiple assets under the Divinity name, further strengthening the likelihood of an imminent announcement.
The trademarked name is important to contextualise. It does not reference Divinity: Original Sin, the turn-based RPG series that became one of Larian’s most acclaimed works. Instead, the filings use broader branding associated with the earlier titles in the universe. These games leaned toward action RPG design rather than the tactical, isometric structure that defined Original Sin.
If the statue and trademarks indeed point to a new project, fans may be on the verge of seeing the return of the franchise’s classic lineage. This also supports Larian’s previous statements that it intended to revisit its original universe once the studio completed its commitments around Baldur’s Gate 3.
Possible Next-Gen Announcement for Divinity: Original Sin II
Industry insiders believe Larian may also use The Game Awards 2025 to reveal a next-generation version of Divinity: Original Sin II. Some reports have suggested that the update could arrive as a shadow drop during the ceremony, mirroring the studio’s confident rollout strategies in recent years. With Original Sin II still regarded as one of the best RPGs of its generation, an enhanced release would provide strong support for a broader Divinity resurgence.
With the show now close, expectations are rising rapidly. All signs point toward a major return for the Divinity universe, potentially through multiple announcements. Long-time fans have waited years for this moment, and The Game Awards 2025 may finally deliver the reveals they have been hoping to see.
