The Game Theorists creator MatPat has shocked his fans by announcing his retirement from YouTube.
MatPat, whose real name is Matthew Patrick, revealed that March 9 would be his last day hosting his YouTube franchise and that he will be “handing off the channels to someone else.”
“For me, and my journey in this place, I always wanted to go out on a high note,” he said in the video. “And when you stop and look at the last year, this has been the best year in the Theorist lifespan, no joke.”
MatPat created Game Theorists with his wife Stephanie in 2011 as a platform to discuss the lore and wildest theories behind popular video games. The YouTube star eventually launched several spin-off channels, including Film Theorists, Food Theorists and Style Theorists. As of January, the gaming channel alone has amassed 18.4 million subscribers.
MatPat explained that he decided to retire from YouTube because he wanted to spend more time with his family and pursue other passions. He also thanked his loyal fans for their support and encouragement over the years.
“I owe everything to you guys. You have been the best community I could have ever asked for. You have challenged me, inspired me, and made me a better person. I hope I have done the same for you,” he said.
MatPat also hinted that he might return to the internet someday, but in a different form. He did not reveal who will be taking over his channels, but he assured his fans that they will be in good hands.
“I know it’s hard to say goodbye, but I hope you will stick around and see what the future holds for the Theorist channels. I promise you, they will continue to blow your mind with amazing theories and content,” he said.
MatPat’s retirement from YouTube marks the end of an era for Theorists, who have followed his journey for almost a decade. He has left behind a legacy of entertaining, educational, and engaging videos that have inspired millions of people around the world.