Summary
- World of Warcraft Patch 11.1 may feature Lord Ibelin Redmoore, an NPC honoring 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 tribute to the documentary 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 remains unconfirmed, the Turbulent Timeways event schedule suggests a February 25th launch.
However, a significant addition unrelated to Undermine is Lord Ibelin Redmoore. Datamined files reveal this NPC, mirroring the avatar of the late Mats Steen. Despite Steen's passing in 2014, his avatar's updated model, as seen in the documentary, is used for the NPC.
Lord Ibelin Redmoore NPC in World of Warcraft Patch 11.1
Steen, through Ibelin, was a renowned roleplayer and member of the Starlight guild. The NPC's "Private Investigator" title pays homage to his in-game detective role around Stormwind, where he interacted extensively with other players.
The exact implementation of this tribute remains unclear. Speculation includes appearances in Stormwind taverns or along 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 discover him soon, potentially even in a Public Test Realm build.
This marks World of Warcraft's third tribute to Ibelin. Previous tributes include a replica of his real-life grave in Elwynn Forest and the Reven fox pet/backpack from a CureDuchenne charity bundle. These multiple memorials reflect the profound impact Steen's story had on the community.
