MatPat Announces Retirement From YouTube

YouTube star MatPat announces his retirement in an emotional video, citing his desire to spend more time with family.

After years of entertaining and educating fans with his Game Theorists franchise, YouTube star MatPat has announced his retirement in a heartfelt video titled "Goodbye Internet." In the emotional video, the creator, whose real name is Matthew Patrick, expressed his desire to go out on a high note and spend more time with his family.

MatPat, who co-founded Game Theorists with his wife Stephanie in 2011, has built an empire discussing the lore and wildest theories behind popular video games. The success of the gaming channel alone has amassed 18.4 million subscribers, and MatPat has expanded his brand with spin-off channels like Film Theorists, Food Theorists, and Style Theorists.

The YouTube star's influence extended beyond his own channels when he hosted the Streamy Awards, which set a record as the most-watched show in the event's 13-year history. Despite his success, MatPat expressed a desire to step back from the spotlight and prioritize spending time with his family after being "work first for over a decade."

In his farewell video, MatPat shared his longing for the simple pleasures of life, such as playing video games on the couch with his wife without the pressure of creating content. He acknowledged that while he loves overthinking things and theorizing, he misses the days when he could enjoy video games without thinking about the theories that would come out of them.

The announcement of MatPat's retirement marks the end of an era for his loyal fanbase, who have followed his journey from the early days of Game Theorists to the expansion of his brand into various other channels. While MatPat's departure may leave a void in the YouTube community, his decision to prioritize his family and well-being serves as a reminder that success should not come at the expense of personal happiness.