The solo player MMORPG Erenshor recently launched on Steam. The title simulates other players wandering around as NPCs. They are supposed to appear like real people. However, one NPC was just as crazy as a famous player from World of Warcraft.
What about the other players? Although Erenshor seems like an MMORPG, all other players are simulated. Each NPC has its own equipment and personality. The artificially created players can even address you in chat or form a guild with you. The MMORPG for solo players is, therefore, designed to be played completely alone.
The first ratings on Steam show that players are satisfied with the title. However, the developer of Erenshor seems to have accidentally created an NPC that behaves like the most famous player from World of Warcraft.
NPC from Erenshor is like Leeroy Jenkins
What makes this NPC special? As the developer told GamesRadar+, players reported a particularly conspicuous NPC. The simulated player spoiled the dungeon experience for real fans.
They were preparing for a dungeon boss with their group when suddenly an NPC from the group rushed the boss – naked and without gear. After the attack, the boss, of course, turned towards the group that was not fully prepared yet.
Who does this behavior remind you of? The simulated player behaves like Leeroy Jenkins. He was a Paladin from World of Warcraft who went looting with his guild in the “Upper Blackrock Spire”.
It requires a lot of skill and tactical approach, as there is a room full of dragon eggs that will hatch on contact. However, during the tactical briefing, the player named Leeroy Jenkins rushed into the room, shouting his name.
He opened all the eggs, causing panic in the guild and resulting in total annihilation. When Leeroy Jenkins was confronted, he replied that at least he had a chicken.
Unfortunately, it is now clear that the video was rehearsed and was therefore just a fake. But this action was so ingrained in the memories of players that Leeroy Jenkins is known even to some gamers who have no knowledge of WoW.
What happens to the “Leeroy Jenkins” from Erenshor? The developer is trying to continue reducing such events. However, his focus is currently on improving the user interface and quality-of-life improvements. So there is still a chance that you might encounter the Leeroy Jenkins NPC in Erenshor.
Erenshor simulates other players to give solo players the feeling of an MMORPG. However, there are also more and more MMORPGs offering experiences for solo players. MeinMMO has compiled a list of the best online RPGs that you can also enjoy as a solo player: Which MMORPGs are fun to play alone? The 7 best online RPGs for soloists 2025
