Jimothy, the short-spined raccoon who has captured the hearts of the internet, is coming to World of Warcraft.

Over the past few weeks, Jimothy the raccoon has gone absolutely viral, as Seattle locals share images and videos of the animal celebrity going about his daily life. He's hard to miss, as his unique spinal condition gives him a noticeably shortened torso and neck that makes him look like a goblin in raccoon form. 

Naturally, as Jimothy's popularity skyrocketed, so too did the brands begin to take notice, World of Warcraft included. Blizzard was quick to post a mock-up showing what Jimothy might look like in WoW, and the response was "overwhelming," according to Blizzard. Players desperately wanted Jimothy to be a real in-game companion. Now, that's becoming a reality.

Jimothy ❤️ https://t.co/MKhyfCm2mq pic.twitter.com/2LtV3E2eqX

— World of Warcraft (@Warcraft) July 18, 2026

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