World of Warcraft Adding Heartfelt Tribute NPC in Patch 11.1

World of Warcraft Patch 11.1: A Tribute to Mats Steen and Undermine's Expansion

World of Warcraft's upcoming Patch 11.1, potentially releasing around February 25th, introduces significant content, including a touching tribute to the late Mats Steen. This patch expands the game's Undermine storyline, but also features a new NPC: Lord Ibelin Redmoore.

Lord Ibelin Redmoore, a Private Investigator NPC, directly honors Mats Steen's iconic World of Warcraft character. This tribute reflects Steen's celebrated roleplaying career within the game, particularly his detective work around Stormwind. While the exact implementation of this NPC remains undisclosed, speculation suggests appearances in Stormwind taverns or along his well-known in-game travel route. The high-fidelity model used for the NPC aligns with the depiction in the documentary "The Remarkable Life of Ibelin."

This marks the third in-game tribute to Ibelin and Mats Steen. Previous tributes include a recreated gravesite and a charity-related fox pet and backpack. These memorials highlight the lasting impact Steen had on the World of Warcraft community.

Patch 11.1's Undermine expansion promises additional adventures in the Goblin capital city, offering players a wealth of new content alongside this heartfelt tribute. The potential appearance of Lord Ibelin Redmoore on the Public Test Realm prior to the official release will allow players an early glimpse of this memorial.