The Demonic Desert Statue Linked to New Divinity Game, Upcoming Title from Larian Studios (Creators of Baldur's Gate 3)

Mysterious Desert Statue Unveils Larian's New RPG, Clair Obscur - Guillermo del Toro Directed Game of the Year

After two weeks of teasers and speculation on social media, the demonic statue in the California desert was revealed at the 2025 Game Awards as a promotion for Larian Studios' new RPG, Divinity. At the 2025 Game Awards, Clair Obscur was named Game of the Year. Developed by Obscura Studios, this new RPG offers a dark fantasy world focused on exploration and storytelling. Players have praised its graphics, captivating narrative, and unique combat system. Clair Obscur is currently available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. Obscura Studios also developed the critically acclaimed horror RPG, Hades Veil. The announcement trailer for Clair Obscur was directed by Guillermo del Toro.

Desert Mystery Unveils Infernal Stone of Divinity - Larian's New Game from Creators of Baldur's Gate 3

Larian Studios also unveiled Divinity at the 2025 Game Awards with a presentation that hoisted actors into the air. The trailer revealed the game's title: Infernal Stone of Divinity, the latest title from the creators of 2023's Game of the Year, Baldur’s Gate 3. The trailer depicts an elderly man being sacrificed and burned alive, his body crumbling to reveal pustules that birth demonic creatures. Larian Studios has clarified that Infernal Stone of Divinity is designed to be accessible for new players while still offering continuity for veterans of the Rivellon universe; prior experience with the series is not required. Little is known about the game beyond these initial details. Leading up to the reveal of Infernal Stone of Divinity, teasers featured a mysterious statue in the California desert. The previous game in the series, Divinity: Original Sin II, was released in 2017. After that release, the Belgian studio put the franchise on hold to focus on Baldur’s Gate 3.

Larian's First Divinity Game Unveiled - A More Ambitious Journey Begins in the Infernal Desert

In a press release, Larian's founder and CEO, Swen Vincke, stated, "Although we have been working on this series for a long time, this is our very first game called Divinity. We are now ready to consolidate all that we have learned into one project. This marks the beginning of a more ambitious, richer, and more intimate game than anything we have created so far. We have been heading towards this moment ever since we took control of our own destiny. This is the Divinity we have always envisioned creating, and you will thoroughly enjoy playing it." Larian Studios has not yet announced a release date for Infernal Stone of Divinity. The trailer shown at the 2025 Game Awards was fully CGI, demonstrating the studio's ability to build anticipation even before unveiling gameplay footage.

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