Skyrim and Stardew Valley mods weren’t enough: rotund icon Jimothy the viral raccoon invades D&D as a Wizards-approved “cryptid” who is “hurling garbage and making friends”
Jimothy, a Seattle raccoon with a rare genetic condition characterised by elongated limbs and a rounded body, has become an internet sensation that prompted tributes from major gaming publishers including World of Warcraft, Dead by Daylight, and Among Us, each rendering the animal in their respective visual styles. Independent modders have extended his reach further by incorporating Jimothy into Skyrim and Stardew Valley, solidifying his presence across both indie and mainstream gaming communities.
Wizards of the Coast has formalised Jimothy's status by developing an official Dungeons & Dragons stat block that classifies him as a cryptid available within the tabletop system. This action marks a notable departure from typical corporate social media responses to viral trends, effectively establishing the raccoon as a canonical element within one of gaming's most prominent franchises.
- Jimothy, a viral Seattle raccoon with a rare genetic condition, has been featured in artwork tributes by major gaming studios and modded into indie titles
- Wizards of the Coast created an official Dungeons & Dragons stat block for Jimothy as a cryptid character
- The integration across multiple gaming platforms demonstrates how internet phenomena become embedded in mainstream entertainment