World of Warcraft Adding Heartfelt Tribute NPC in Patch 11.1

Summary

• World of Warcraft Patch 11.1 may feature Lord Ibelin Redmoore, an NPC tribute to the beloved player Mats Steen.
• Patch 11.1 introduces new Undermine content, potentially releasing around February 25th.
• Dataminers reveal Ibelin Redmoore's "Private Investigator" title, reflecting Steen's in-game roleplaying career.

World of Warcraft is adding Lord Ibelin Redmoore, the character of Mats Steen (subject of The Remarkable Life of Ibelin), as an NPC in Patch 11.1. This heartfelt tribute will likely appear in the upcoming update.

Patch 11.1, the first major update for World of Warcraft: The War Within, brings new adventures to Undermine, the Goblin capital. While the release date isn't confirmed, the Turbulent Timeways event schedule suggests a February 25th launch.

However, Lord Ibelin Redmoore, discovered in Patch 11.1 files, is a separate addition. He shares the name and appearance of Mats Steen's avatar. Despite Steen's passing in 2014, his avatar's updated model, as seen in the documentary, is reflected in the game.

Lord Ibelin Redmoore NPC in World of Warcraft Patch 11.1

Steen's Ibelin was a renowned roleplayer in the Starlight guild. The NPC's "Private Investigator" title honors Ibelin's detective role in Stormwind, where he interacted with many players.

The exact in-game tribute remains unknown. Speculation includes Ibelin appearing in Stormwind taverns or following Steen's known route: Stormwind to Westfall, Duskwood, Redridge Mountains, and back through Elwynn Forest. If included in Patch 11.1 (and not a later update), players may see him soon, potentially even in a Public Test Realm build.

This marks Ibelin's third in-game tribute. Previous tributes include a recreation of his real-life grave in Elwynn Forest and the Reven fox pet/backpack from a CureDuchenne charity bundle. World of Warcraft's multiple memorials reflect the impact Steen's story had on the community.