World of Warcraft Adding Heartfelt Tribute NPC in Patch 11.1

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Summary

  • Patch 11.1 in World of Warcraft may include Lord Ibelin Redmoore, a tribute NPC based on beloved player Mats Steen.
  • Patch 11.1 promises new content in Undermine, with a possible release date around February 25.
  • According to dataminers, the Ibelin Redmoore NPC has the title of Private Investigator, honoring the late Steen’s roleplaying career in WoW.

It appears that World of Warcraft might be introducing Lord Ibelin Redmoore, a character from the game Mats Steen’s story “The Remarkable Life of Ibelin”, as an NPC (Non-Player Character) in Patch 11.1. While specifics are still vague, enthusiasts can anticipate discovering this touching homage to the inspiring documentary in the upcoming World of Warcraft update.

Update 11.1, the primary content expansion for “World of Warcraft: The War Within“, introduces exciting new stories centered around the Goblin city of Undermine. As of now, a specific launch date hasn’t been announced, but considering the calendar for the Turbulent Timeways event in World of Warcraft, it could be released on or near February 25th.

In contrast to expectations that all new NPCs in the upcoming patch might be related to Undermine, it appears that at least one – Lord Ibelin Redmoore – does not seem to be connected. This character’s model has been found in the files for World of Warcraft Patch 11.1. Interestingly, this character bears the same name and appearance as Mats Steen, a late World of Warcraft player who was the focus of “The Remarkable Life of Ibelin.” Unfortunately, Mats passed away from complications due to Duchenne muscular dystrophy in 2014 before the Warlords of Draenor character model update. However, his avatar now shares the higher-fidelity appearance used in the documentary.

Lord Ibelin Redmoore NPC in World of Warcraft Patch 11.1

Via Ibelin, Steen was a recognized roleplayer and part of the Starlight guild. The fresh NPC dons the title of Private Investigator, symbolizing the character’s career as a detective active in Stormwind. Using this persona, Ibelin was renowned for engaging in conversations with numerous fellow enthusiasts.

Currently, it’s uncertain what form this in-game tribute will take. Some players speculate that Ibelin might be seen strolling through Stormwind’s taverns where he was often found, or perhaps following Steen’s daily route: from Stormwind to Westfall, Duskwood, the Redridge Mountains, and then returning via Elwynn Forest. If added in World of Warcraft Patch 11.1, fans might not have to wait long, as he could potentially show up on the Public Test Realm months prior.

In essence, this marks the third homage to Ibelin within the realm of World of Warcraft at present. The initial tribute was a replication of his real-life tomb on an islet in Crystal Lake, nestled in Elwynn Forest. The second tribute was the Reven fox pet and backpack that were recently offered for sale as part of a charity bundle in World of Warcraft, with proceeds benefiting CureDuchenne. Given the profound impact Steen’s tale had on many hearts, it comes as no surprise that World of Warcraft has chosen to honor this cherished player in various ways.

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2025-01-08 02:09