Hold onto your health potions, gamers! The Game Awards, hosted by the ever-excitable Geoff Keighley, is just around the corner, and boy, has Keighley got the hype machine running at full throttle! This morning, he unleashed a tantalizing tease for what's coming next for Diablo 4 with a cryptic social media reveal that's got us all on the edge of our dungeon-crawling seats.
Keighley, known for his flair for the dramatic, posted a snapshot of an eerie, demonic monolith that sprouted up in none other than the Mojave Desert! Alongside the pic were coordinates leading straight to this real-world site, setting treasure hunters across the globe into action. And guess what? Fans found it! Overnight, the monolith lit up in fiery glory, reminiscent of Diablo's infernal vibes. Cue the chills!
This scorching spectacle caught the eye of Windows Central's Jez Corden, who dropped a bombshell: the monolith is teasing an upcoming Diablo 4 expansion! While 2026 was pegged for the expansion — complete with new rankings and leaderboards — there's whispers we might get the scoop at The Game Awards in just a couple of weeks!
Speculation is ripe about what this expansion could bring! Could it finally unveil the long-yearned-for Paladin class? Fans of Diablo 2 are crossing their demon-slaying fingers! Considering how the Spiritborn class made waves in the Vessel of Hatred expansion, the Paladin would surely rally the troops.
And that's not all; whispers are floating around about a potential Nintendo Switch 2 version of Diablo 4! Imagine a shadow drop at The Game Awards—ultimate hype levels unlocked!
As we countdown the days to December 11, 2025, gaming news is starting to spill out. While CD Projekt has confirmed no new updates on The Witcher 4, we've got exciting news about Exodus, the new sci-fi RPG from Archetype Entertainment, which is getting a trailer showcase at the awards!
Stay tuned and gear up for The Game Awards 2025, where all the magic happens. And don’t forget, Cyber Monday is here and IGN has you covered with the best gaming deals to stuff your stockings full before the festivities kick off!
Written by Wesley, Director of News at IGN. Follow him for the latest updates on Twitter at @wyp100 or contact him directly at wesley_yinpoole@ign.com or confidentially at wyp100@proton.me.