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, is shaping up to be a significant update. It will introduce new content within the Goblin city of Undermine, alongside a poignant tribute to the late Mats Steen, a beloved player whose life is documented in The Remarkable Life of Ibelin.
This tribute takes the form of Lord Ibelin Redmoore, an NPC modeled after Steen's in-game avatar. Datamined information reveals the NPC's title as "Private Investigator," a nod to Steen's popular roleplaying career as a detective in Stormwind. While the exact implementation of this tribute remains unknown, speculation ranges from appearances in Stormwind taverns to a patrol route mirroring Steen's well-known daily travels. The NPC's inclusion might even be previewed on the Public Test Realm prior to the full patch release.
This marks the third in-game tribute to Ibelin within World of Warcraft. Previous memorials include a replica of his real-life gravesite and a charity-related fox pet and backpack. These multiple tributes reflect the profound impact Steen had on the World of Warcraft community.
Patch 11.1's Undermine expansion promises additional adventures, though details are still emerging. The combination of this new content and the heartfelt tribute to Mats Steen ensures Patch 11.1 will be a memorable update for World of Warcraft players.
