YouTube sensation MatPat, known for his Game Theorists channel, shocked the online community by tearfully announcing his retirement on March 9, 2024. After a remarkable 13-year career on the platform, MatPat or Matthew Patrick shared an emotional video. He titled it Goodbye Internet, announcing he’ll step down from his role as the face of Game Theorists, with 18 million subscribers.
His announcement marks the end of an era for the YouTube empire he built alongside his wife, Stephanie. The decision is fueled by a desire to prioritize family time and move away from the grueling work schedule that has defined his decade-long YouTube journey. It is surprising to his dedicated fanbase, who followed his extensive explorations into video game expertise, internet theories, and other topics with his multiple Theory channels, including The Film Theorists, The Food Theorists, and The Style Theorists.
In his farewell video, MatPat expressed gratitude for the journey, describing his evolution from an elder brother to a YouTube dad and a YouTube grandfather ready for a cozy retirement in Florida. While fans were left saddened by the news, MatPat assures that nine more episodes of Game Theorists are yet to come over the next ten weeks. It promises content filled with expansive discussions on gaming before a final video titled MatPat's Final Theory. The reins of the Theory channels will be passed on to team members, with MatPat remaining involved in creative and directorial capacities.
Despite the emotional farewell, MatPat isn't entirely stepping back from The Game Theorists or his other channels. He disclosed plans for a lo-fi mystery series called Lore-Fi, hinting at exciting new endeavors even after his departure as the face of the brand. The YouTube community, including popular creators like Quackity, TommyInnit, and CouRage, has flooded social media with sadness and excitement for MatPat's future endeavors beyond March 9, 2024. MatPat's retirement marks a significant shift in the YouTube landscape.