Mats Steen, a young Norwegian gamer, passed away at the young age of 25 due to a degenerative muscular illness. His parents were initially heartbroken, believing that their son had lived a solitary and secluded life. However, their perspective shifted when they began receiving heartfelt messages from his online companions scattered across the globe. These messages revealed a different side of Mats, showing that he had formed deep and meaningful connections within the online gaming community. It became evident that despite his physical limitations, Mats had found a sense of belonging and friendship that transcended borders and brought joy to his life.