KZfaq isn't going to be the same without you, and there are very few people one could say that about and it be absolutely true.

Stepping back at the very top is a very pro gamer move.

You’ll always have a place in my heart Matthew GameTheory

"Sometimes the right decision isn't the easy decision". That is deep.

"Matpat touched souls and hearts, not holes and parts" - Someone, Somewhere.

Few content creators have such an immaculate reputation as both an entertainer and as a person, and your reasons for leaving further prove that. I respect stepping off while you’re ahead and greatly respect your commitment to family. A lot of us wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for Game Theory and we won’t forget it. Thank you for using a small clip of myself and MeatCanyon making a “game theory” joke, seeing that in your send off means more to me than you know. Take care MatPat.

You guys killed it for so long. You should be insanely proud. Cheers.

Your favorite idol says retiring from KZfaq is that sad thing in your life … that left you heart broken thank you for everything matpat…

This can’t be real 😢😭🥺.Such a great channel coming to an end…the end of a generation,an era,and…a friendship. Hope life treats you well after you make your last video. Farewell my friend, Just a fan 🥺

The end of an era. Thanks for being my inspiration for 10+ years

This is making me cry i didn't know id get so emotional this is crazy ill miss you Matt but i wish you the best and i hope you find your self back to us at some point in to some other crazy cool way

It’s the way he just starts crying then laughing then crying that made me emotional

We are losing all the KZfaq greats this year. Thank you, Matpat, for all the years of entertainment!

Thanks for everything MatPat

When I found out, I started crying along with my best friends. We will miss you Matpat! KZfaq isn’t gonna be the same without you ❤😭

You are my childhood I've been watching your videos as long is I can remember. Your theory channels have influenced the way I write, the art I make, the shows I watch and, video games I play. It's bitter sweet to see the world change as I get older. Im so thankful for getting to grow up with this channel. Matpat thank you.

Thank you MatPat. Been watching for 10+ years now. All the love and respect!

Thank You Matt and Steph for being part of our childhood ❤️

This is definitely one of my most painful videos I have ever watched. Goodbye, MatPat.

I'm very sad rn. goodbye matpat. And also, thank you for being such a great person. You have pleased us very much with all your amazing theories. The internet will miss you.

This was NOT on my 2024 Bingo card. One of the greatest internet personalities to ever pick up a camera.

You’ll be missed, thanks for making my childhood so Great! Iconic 🐐

I couldnt watch this when it came out 2 months ago....but all i can say now is THANK YOU MATPAT! Thank you for everything ❤

Thank you Matpat for everything. I've been really enjoying your content. I'm really sad to hear that you're quitting. I hope you find happiness in what you now do. Thank you.

This just hurts :( I'm at a loss of words but thank you to everyone involved with the channel

No controversies, no clickbait, no faking: Thank you for being a legend Matpat

Your are like a part of my life,I.......i don't know how I am going to take this news its just so hard I'm literally just crying, I will never ever forget you and how you made me smile. It's never going to be same again

This is so lovely, and I'm so glad that y'all found a way to move forward how you all wanted to! I'm looking forward to all the new content! ❤

We all appreciate you and everything you've done for KZfaq! That Earthbound reference was OP.

Thank you Matpat, without a doubt you have left your mark on KZfaq and made this place special. You've inspired me and many others as well as the memes and references that have spread all across the internet which proves how much of an impact you have made. I'm thankful I at least got to be apart of a few videos even if it was very small part. There really will never be another Matpat on KZfaq but i get why you have to go. KZfaq can consume your life but I can't wait to see what you do next!

im just a random person on the internet, but this video popped into my feed and i just wanted to say i guess it speaks volumes, just in general, about how nothing in life lasts forever. something is born, it does its job, then it hands over the torch to the next great thing to happen. the Cycle of life repeats, for everything, no matter what it is. and its up to you to interpret it however u want to.

Matpat, i hope you know that you were the only thing i looked forward to every single day after school and you retiring really pulls on my heart strings. And KZfaq just wont do the same it does when i see your amazing looped shorts or all of your theories. But all i know is 20 million is where we will get you next. But hey that's just a theory, a game theory...

One of the greatest to ever do it! Congratulations on an incredible journey! The best is yet to come for you and your family!

I love you guys so much & I'm so genuinely proud of everything you've done. You changed my life in so many ways. I've been part of Theorists since I was 18, now I'm 28 and I can't wait to see what comes next

Mat, you won't truly be gone. You'll remain in our hearts forever.

Thank you Maaatpat For all the years we spent with you. All the scientific breakthroughs Just for food Bro dives into the lore Of a simple Tv show That’s why we show Our love To matpat. Bro was so into the five nights at Freddy’s lore Literally in the movie As the waitress Serving up all the Lore, all the videos . Bro literally serves us those amazing memories on a silver platter. Bros like our math teacher sometimes . But he’s even better than all the teachers combined . The amount of research he does for a simple word in a trailer …… But that’s why we love matpat Bro dives so deep to answer a simple question. Diet coke Will never get a break from us . We love you matpat. (Sorry it’s sounds so odd guys, I made my hamster choose the words. Getting it to walk to a random card.)

im gagged!!! Matt you have been such a leader in the space. going to miss you on here sir. thank you for inspiring so many of us

Congrats on a great run Mat, hope you enjoy your next adventure!

August 22 2009-2024 Goodbye mat pat I watched you a lot and I’m gonna miss you I’m crying while writing this and while watching the video and I’m remembering the fun times when I was 6 watching you in 2018 Goodbye again and thanks for everything you’ve done for the community

This made me cry he was my childhood a theory of game theory I was born 2008 and I’ve been watching you ever since you started 2011

A true legend. Congratulations, and best of luck on your next adventure!

ur a legend dude ❤️ stoked to see what else you’ll create in the future 🥳

Goodbye old friend. You have made my whole childhood and we will all miss you so much. You deserve to rest now.

We love you you were my go to when I was sick no one can ever be as kind as you.

You're a legend Matpat ❤

You raised a generation MatPat, you've done really well, everyone is proud of you

I barely knew you, but I watched thousands of your videos, and I loved every single one of them. Thank you matpat ❤

Being a child growing up watching you’re videos are some of my fondest memories of KZfaq, periodically coming back to check how the channel was doing and how everything evolved was truly incredible, thank you

Godspeed man. Seriously. Well done in all things.

Thanks matpat for 13 years of amazing videos ❤️

Thank you fro making my childhood so much more special. Im so happy to have been able to discover you and your channel, im gonna miss you, your theories and your energy so much. Thank you for everything ❤

The ending mad me cry we will miss you matpat you will always be in our hearts ❤have a great journey we will miss you:(

From “Hello Internet” to “Goodbye Internet” . Stay well MatPat

I wasn't ready for this 😭

I've only recently discovered your channels, and I love them. Seeing you retire hurts, but I thank you, Mat, for entertaining us and making us smile.

Goodbye Matpat you were the main inspiration and the main person who made me want to create a KZfaq channel and I won't give up team theorist for life ♥️💚💙💛 thank you for all the content you gave us

Thank you Matt for not only being my childhood but being one of the creators that i looked upto while trying to become a KZfaqr. I’m from India & so many of the theories & lores that you talk about are culturally brand new to me but I’ve always loved watching every single one of them bcz of YOU. Hats off to the creativity and the consistency you’ve had for so many years & I wish you have a great life ahead because you certainly made mine a lot more fun❤

He's a dad he's a husband and he's a legend thank you for everything Matpat..

For 3 years that I’ve been watching you my and life has just been getting better and better and today I tried to watch some matpat right? Well I saw this and I cried for so much but I hope your keep posting but that’s just a theory ❤

We love you matpat, youre subscribers and friends are here for you, also...you are amazing and super cool, watching one of their favorite youtubers cry...makes me want to cry too, i shaderd into tears with you. I will miss you...and youre great ideas...bye....matpat...im still subscribed... -Youre/ one of youre, biggest fans

We will miss you so much Matt

LOVE YOU MAT PAT! KZfaq LEGEND! 💛🏆

I started really watching this channel after this video.. I’m so annoyed with myself. Why did I not start watching Matpat earlier man.. I wish I could experience the nostalgia that others felt with you. I may not know you well, but goodbye MatPat

Matpat I never knew him but my brother did and I’ve seen some videos on my fyp but I never watched them and now I want to watch every single one he’s made and only he’s said now he’s gone so let the winds be with you and let all the theories flow through you and let your mind be at ease and Godspeed my friend and we all love you Ik I’m typing so much but I will miss him we all love you and you never let anyone take you down and throw you in the dirt you got up and made it better for everyone I love ya mate and Godspeed my friend Godspeed

"The worst part of life is when the person who gave you the best memories becomes a memory" We will miss you, MatPat. Thank you MatPat for everything.

we came for the theories, we stayed for MatPat

“Its a theory, a game theory” -Matpat

Every theory you made I have liked subbed AND loved u and the theory’s u have made ❤ thank u matpat

Thanks so much! May the wind be at your back! ✊

Matpat,you didn't just raise one child you raised a whole generation through the years.

Thank you❤ I love your channel your videos and MatPat is forever be a part of my childhood memory

Hi Mat I’m sad you left and I’m late but you’ve done so many amazing theories only half fnaf but,thank you.🙂😞

As a greek philosopher said "No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it's not the same river and he's not the same man." Go home matpat, for your home is your family that you created, and our home is the community, That you have also created. Thank you.

Thank you so much for everything matpat. We love you and everything you’ve done ❤❤(were gonna miss you 😢) thanks for 15k likes. What a great sendoff 😢

I’m such a big fan of you guys❤❤❤and I hope you guys have the best lives and you guys gave me so much happiness watching you guys and I hope you guys have the best life’s😭😭😭but I’m so happy for you guys

We are all going to miss you mat! Have a great life and give yourself some enjoyment in life!

We’ll miss you Matt. Every last true theorist and fan. You’ve made such an impact on mine and other people’s lives and I believe I speak for everyone when I say that you WILL be missed

Thank you Mat. you’ve always been a big part of all of our childhoods.

I really enjoyed watching your videos and it is sad to see you go as someone else takes your place on the channel. I must admit though I can't wait to see what the new person has in store for us.

i remember when i used to watch your videos with chips all cozy in bed when i was younger... watching game theory at the end of the day before sleep always made me... no all of us happy we will all miss you MatPat... like f me i used to be locked in to the screen when you were first talking about fnaf 1... it made me happy eaven in sad times and ngl its kinda hard to believe your stepping down.... its pretty hard to describe the feeling im feeling... im not sad... im naustalgic but somehow happy... like seeing a old friend once again ..... ah im blabering nonesense ... I will miss you "The King of Game Theories"

As entertaining and inspiring as your content normally is, these couch videos have always been my favorite. Thank you for being a constant source of inspiration and motivation, showing creators that are earlier in our journey what’s possible, and most importantly being vulnerable and showing us the real you. We’ll miss you, man!

MatPat didn't just raise in popularity He raised a whole generation of kids. We love you MatPat ❤

Hey MatPat, your fans are eagerly awaiting your return! Your stuff, theories, and games make a huge impact. We miss your thought-provoking content and can't wait to see what you have ingame next. Your community is here with open arms whenever you're ready!

I will miss you mat you're the reason I started making theories so ty for Helping me feel more comfortable on Internet platforms you will be missed youtube king❤👑

He didn’t ruin childhoods, he made childhoods. I will miss you MatPat. 😢

I’m not crying, you’re crying. We’re going to miss you MattPatt, and that goes for Steph too. Enjoy this new era, and we’re still here for you!

You're always my favorite game theorist you always make me smile and inspired you're always on my heart matthew thank you for everything i'm thankful for our adventures and theory i hope you have a wonderful life with your wife and kids thank you✊🧍

I've honestly been procrastinating watching this because I knew it was real and didn't want to cry but have watched the matpat movie being made, the final 10 theories etc... I have watched this channel literally since I was little and now I'm an adult so this was a huge part of my childhood and will definitely miss you but I can't wait to see how these channels will grow!!💜 goodbye and these have been an awesome THEORY, a GAME THEORY!!!!😭

It's evident you've put a lot of thought into this transition and that you genuinely care about the future of the channels. Wishing you all the best on your new journey.

I'm actually crying. We all love and support you MatPat. Thank you for forming our childhoods, MatPat. (Man, that bot sucks..)

The pain in his voice 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 its only been 3 months since this vid and I've watched it like a million times I miss you man😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

The worst part is that this came out on the day of my great grandpas funeral

Wow. I don't cry easily, this made me tear up a river. Goodbye, MatPat. We all love you.

We love you, miss you - and are so happy for you. ❤ best to you all.

I was preparing myself for this video and still lost control of my tears

ahh i finally got to watching this... i couldn't watch it the day it was released because i saw matpat's tweet first, and i just broke down. i found the theory channels early on during the pandemic, i had limited access to the internet as a child so i've just been catching up as an adult. you and steph felt like friends who kept me company during those lonely years, and i was so grateful that there were a ton of videos to watch. i have been a fan since then. you may not have been there during my childhood, but i just want you to know that the joy i feel whenever i watch theory videos was so pure and the new hosts make me feel the same way -- like the doctor. thank you, matpat. thank you, steph. thank you for choosing yourselves and your family. we'll miss you but see you around in other forms! 🖤

The impact this singular man had on the internet for the past 10+ years is much heavier than he realizes, have a nice life Matt, we all will miss you.

Not it taking me 3 months to muster up the courage to watch this cuz I was in denial 😂. Thank you so much for your contribution

Not only this is making me depressed, but my bones are creaking cause my CHILDHOOD HAS LEFT THE WINDOW.

Matpat: trying not to get emotional because he thinks it's too much Us: *uncontrollable sobbing*