World of Warcraft and RuneScape Fans Want Official Jimothy Support After Game Devs Show Love for Viral Raccoon
A small raccoon in Seattle named Jimothy has become an internet sensation, inspiring tribute renders from video game studios including Blizzard Entertainment, Old School RuneScape and Dee Dee Creations. Fans of World of Warcraft and RuneScape are now calling on the developers to add official in-game content based on the raccoon, such as pets, mounts or cosmetic skins, though none of the tributes shared so far are actually playable.
Jimothy rose to fame after Instagram user Kiana Hall posted a video of him, with his distinctive small size widely attributed to a rare condition believed to be Short Spine Syndrome. Within a week his fame spread across social media, prompting Blizzard to release a World of Warcraft-style render, Old School RuneScape to post its own artwork, and Squirrel With a Gun developer Dee Dee Creations to create a 43-second tribute video. Despite the enthusiasm, all the content remains unofficial mock-ups rather than downloadable additions, leaving fans hopeful but still waiting for genuine in-game support.
- Viral Seattle raccoon Jimothy inspires tribute art from major game studios
- Blizzard and Old School RuneScape shared unofficial Jimothy-themed renders
- Fans want Jimothy added as an official in-game pet, mount or skin