An ArenaNet developer’s spouse first discovered Jimothy the raccoon, so it’s only right that Guild Wars 2 adds him as a new pet for all classes
Guild Wars 2 developer ArenaNet is adding a new pet called Jimothy the raccoon, which will be available to all classes in the MMORPG. The addition has a charmingly personal origin story: the raccoon was first spotted by the spouse of an ArenaNet developer, whose sighting inspired the creature's inclusion in the game as a nod to its real-world discovery.
Guild Wars 2 has long featured a wide roster of tameable animal companions and pets for its various professions, and Jimothy joins this menagerie as the latest addition. Full details of Jimothy's in-game abilities, release date and how players will be able to obtain the pet were not specified in the available material, though its universal availability across all classes marks it out from more restricted pet types in the game.
In short
- Guild Wars 2 is adding a raccoon pet named Jimothy.
- Jimothy will be usable by all classes, not just one.
- The raccoon's discovery is credited to an ArenaNet developer's spouse.
Explained simply
Guild Wars 2 is an online multiplayer video game set in a fantasy world where thousands of players explore and adventure together. The game includes a feature where players can recruit animal companions, or pets, to fight alongside them.
The game's developer, ArenaNet, has announced a new pet called Jimothy the raccoon, which was inspired by a real animal spotted by the spouse of one of ArenaNet's developers. This connection between a real-world wildlife encounter and an in-game character gives Jimothy a personal origin story.
Jimothy will be available to all players, unlike most other pets in the game which are restricted to certain character types. This universal availability makes it distinctive and accessible to a broader portion of the game's player community.