Said this in a comment many months back but I'll say it here too; Your Xbox 360 Sky Island series, way way almost 11 years ago, is why I'm still into Minecraft today. Genuinely, it's because of that series I bugged my parents to buy an Xbox 360, bought a One S a few years later, bought the Forza Horizon games, then got into cars, bought my first ever car, and eventually went into an engineering career because of that passion. In a way, you started that, so, thank you Squid!

There’s just something magical about revisiting old Minecraft worlds, to see what it was like back when Minecraft was new and too see all the creative things the players made. This is why Minecraft will always be one of the most creative games ever made. Thanks Squid, for bring back a lot of childhood memories and hopefully you’ll feel better soon.

I started watching sky island challenge when I was 8, I'm now turning 20 this year. This series along with Stampys lovely world and DanTDM honestly built my childhood, watching this bought back so many memories so thank you squid! I cant wait to be able to load the world up myself.

15:09 "THERE'S A HOLE IN MY HULA HOOP" that brought back memories XD

Squiddy has officially done it, thank you Squid for bringing back our childhoods. You’re amazing!!!

I spent a lot of time in the hospital as a kid, and you and Stampy's videos entertained me for hours on end. Thanks so much for bringing these back and giving me so much nostalgia.

I’m so happy to see you got back to your old worlds! Your sky island was so cool, I used to try and recreate it at home on my iPad! It feels so nice to see this now that I’m grown up

On sky island I think you might’ve skipped it, but, the cave spidey spider helper house was mine (I went by misterjoshie at the time) very fond memories of filming MC vids with you mate (and playing games and talking to eachother or In group in general) thank you for letting us hop on to the server to contribute towards the already massive amount of stuff you’ve done previously and up-to now. You should be very proud mate and so nice that you’ve kept me followed on Twitter for so many years, be great to catch up in person, don’t think I’ve seen you since EGX Rez 2014 (I was a very shy, timid guy back then too!) you’re a great guy, have a great one with your little family 👍

Memories started flowing back, thank you so much Squid for being a huge part of our childhood.It’s amazing to see how far you have come :)

Squiddy, bro, I’m 19 almost 20 and these worlds were legit my childhood 😭 like I remember coming home from school at like 8 and being so giddy to see a new episode, I’d jump between you and stamps and be praying all day that there’d be a video when I got home 😭 love you man, thank you for raising me man

Must have been so emotional repairing the sky island world. Absolutely unreal.

I remember finding the Sky Island Challenge when there were only about 20 or so episodes, and my little brother and I watched every single episode together until it finally ended. Those are honestly still some of my fondest memories.

this is encouraged me to rewatch the old series and just enjoy nostalga and just how much better the world was back when the world was a happier place with companies treating you better

The nostalgia hit me like a freight train. I watched you all the time as a kid and still watch some of your old series. You have come so far man 👏

SQUIDDDDDDD

If you can, Squid, extracting the old adventure maps would really help out the Legacy community. Since MCDN360 shut down, many classic adventure maps are no longer available. If you could export your saved worlds (mainly the adventure maps, regardless of if they've been played or not) you would be a great help with preservation!

Wow, that Christmas rollercoaster ride brought back a core memory that had been stuck in the back of my head. Made me kind of emotional not gonna lie

L for Lee in the thumbnail 💀

Dear iBallisticSquid, Hey Squid, I hope this letter finds you in a moment of peace. I wanted to open my heart to you and share how profoundly your and Stampy's KZfaq content impacted my childhood. I stumbled upon your channel around the tender age of 5, and it became a lifeline to a world filled with creativity, laughter, and boundless adventures. After school, I would eagerly rush home to lose myself in the enchanting realms of "The Tree Of Life," "The Forgotten Vale," "The Lost Sword," and 'RE-Solitude," among others. Those videos became more than just entertainment; they were a refuge from the challenges that awaited me outside the screen. The joy and laughter you both shared became a brief escape from the harsh realities of life. Revisiting those adventures now, years later, doesn't just bring laughter; it also stirs a sense of melancholy. The nostalgia is bittersweet, a reminder of a time when life seemed simpler and brighter. It's a reminder of a childhood that has slipped away, leaving behind echoes of laughter and the warmth of those virtual connections. Having had an iPad at that time was a blessing and a curse. It allowed me to easily access and enjoy your content, but it also became a witness to the struggles and challenges that accompanied my growing up. Your videos, in a way, became a constant amidst the chaos, a thread connecting me to a sense of joy that felt increasingly elusive. As I reflect on those days, I can't help but harbor a wish for one more adventure map featuring both you and Stampy. The prospect of reliving that magical chemistry between you two is both heartening and heartbreaking. The realization that such a collaboration might be a distant dream now brings a sense of loss. Thank you, iBallisticSquid, for being more than just a content creator. Your videos were a companion in solitude, a source of fleeting happiness in challenging times. Your impact goes beyond entertainment; it's etched into the fabric of my memories. Thank you for taking the time to read this letter. Perhaps, in the shadows of nostalgia, there'll be a moment where we can all laugh and cry together once again, if only through the echoes of those cherished adventures. Sincerely, Void Dev

I feel 10 years younger, so amazing to see how far you've come, and how much has happened since. all the best squid

(l for lee statue in the background) squid: 😬

I saw your Race to the Moon world in the list of worlds and I very much hope that gets added. I am glad you were able to find most of your worlds from 10 years ago thus far. It would be a shame lose it after putting so much effert into it. 😃

It’s so nostalgic seeing all of your old worlds, the memories of watching your videos are all coming back.

This video truly brought back so many childhood memories. I'm starting to rewatch your old videos and remembered how you and stampy were the soul reason I started to play minecraft with Race to the Moon, quest to kill the ender dragon, sky island, and crazy craft. I just want to thank you for all the great memories you have given me and indirectly creating many more great memories with my friends in minecraft. Thank you and never change do what makes you happy

I can't express how much happiness this video gave me. Memories of myself came back from when I was 4 or 5 when these series came out and how much I laughed at these outstanding videos you and Stampy made. Thanks Squiddy.

Never thought I’d be crying at squid looking back as the sky island but that was literally my childhood, love you squid😭😭😭❤

It was a struggle not to cry watching this. Especially the sky island

Bro I swear every time I look at these old worlds I almost cry. I never cry, but these almost make me shed tears, thank you so much for an amazing childhood.

Definitely brings back memories. Especially the sky island and pvp. Weird to think how long ago it was

I remember watching this when I was a kid the sky island and all. This was the time when people could make great Minecraft myths or stories such as dimension hopping or time travelling and you'd be non the wiser. It's good to see the old worlds in tact and the nostalgia with them Thanks for this great opportunity squid

the mix of the memories of the old words and the nostalgic minecraft music is an indescribable feeling and it’s 2024 now. started watching squiddy when i was around 7-8 and now i’m 18 and in university. thank you for all the memories big man❤️

Rewatching this makes me remember me playing my old minecraft sky island. I got into minecraft because of you and stampy and got motivated to do my own island with statues, shops and much more! Thank you Squid for making childhoods happen

This is so nostalgic for me it's crazy. Like this was my childhood! The sky island series is what first got me into minecraft and KZfaq altogether. I'm so thankful for you Squid and everything you've done for your community throughout the years. I would not be where I am today if it was not for you, so thank you Squid, thank you!

Its so amazing to see your old worlds!!!!!! you and stampy made me get into minecraft with building time and i STILL play it upto this day

Squid. I thank you for my childhood. Both you and Stampy. Still love watching your new videos when they come out. Keep up the good work lad.

this was a blast from the past, only amplified by the original music, jesus i didn't think i'd get as emotional as i did... now i have a sudden urge to go back and rewatch old adventure maps, to rewatch building time, the quest series, building time, crazy craft, race to the moon... oh boy was there a lot

Makin me tear up,I remember almost every single build they did on the sky island,squid I just wanna thank you for everything you and stamp did,I was a very very lonely kid,the videos yall did made me feel so much less lonely,so thank you for helping me be not so lonely🫶

Thank you Squid for taking a trip down memory lane, the sky island series was my entire childhood ❤ Thanks for everything ❤

Dude the nostalgia 😭 miss these old series’s, glad you got your account back, and hope you make some more series like these old ones with ash and/or stampy

The feeling of nostalgia when you're seeing the the sky island for the first time in 10 years with the minecraft OST playing is just crazy

Oh a lee statue thats weird to see

This makes me feel so old, yet it’s the best gift ever revived. I was wondering when this video would come out, this was a great walk down memory lane, thank you squid for make our childhoods!

when i was a kid i was always so sad when I could play copies of stampys world but never copies of the sky island challenge. Years later these are still some of the happiest memories i've ever had, watching your videos. I can't wait to see the world, whenever it comes it

One of my core memories is sitting on my couch watching the vid at 12:42 and eating Krave cereal around winter as a kid, I’m 20 this year. This video was bittersweet, scary how fast time goes by

Time to go back into time and rewatch the sky island series, and pretend I am young again. Thanks squid for all the good memories of when things felt simpler.

I feel so genuinely happy after watching this, it really brightened my day. I have so many memories watching your videos growing up. Nothing wrong with a bit of nostalgia every so often x

im glad that you and stampy were the people that i grew up watching. thank you, ive been a fan of yall for 10 years now, and ill forever will be.

Oh man, this really brings me back. I can only imagine the emotion you felt off camera reliving old memories. Where did the times go. Watched these videos and enjoyed you, Stampy, Ash, Amy Lee, and who ever else you guys had included when I was about 4 years old, anyway I turn 17 this year and I miss bein a kid when things were simple and everyday when I came home from kindergarten I could just get on my tablet or kindle fire or whatever and watch some of Squid's ol modded series or sky island videos or whatever. Race to the Moon was personally my favorite 😉

I so glad you found it loved the sky island series you should try doing a season 2 version of it

Man it’s been years since I haven’t seen you in awhile I’m glad you’re still okay even though you’re sick I hope you get better soon squid I missed your videos lol my childhood

The Sky Island Challenge world hit very hard, especially with the old Minecraft music in the background. I think I speak for everyone when I say thank you so much Squid for so many amazing memories, I'm so glad that you're still around making people smile today just as you did back then. Much love.

Oh my goodness, I remember the Sky Island Challenge series so vividly. One very vivid memory I have with this series is watching the video where Auntie Squid died, and I genuinely started to cry alongside you guys in the video. (This was like, back in 2013-2014, pretty late at night, when I wasn’t supposed to be watching YT, so it was easy to get emotional, lol.) I remember going into the bathroom to get tissues or something, and looking in the mirror, with tears going down my face, like: “No, Auntie Squid. Auntie Squid.😢” Let’s just say I was super happy when you guys discovered Auntie Squid wasn’t actually dead, and she started yelling at you for trying to bury her. 😂

Old minecraft worlds will always be nostalgic!

Seeing squid bring back memories is just amazing Under 5 mins gang

4:50 I just received the biggest wave of nostalgia 😱

"Hey Squid! I just wanted to take a moment to say a massive thank you for all the incredible content you create. Your Minecraft videos have been such a source of joy and inspiration for me. Whether it's your fun adventures, creative builds, or hilarious commentary, your videos always bring a smile to my face. Thank you for sharing your passion for Minecraft with the world and for being such a positive influence in the community. Keep up the amazing work, and know that you have a fan here cheering you on since 2013

could've sworn the sky island wasn't a sky island anymore

That Lee statue did not age well

This comes at a perfect time since Stampy is working on a world download for his lovely world.

The fact that almost of us are adults now is crazy. Thank u so much squid for bringing back old memories. We all had an elite childhood fr.

Lee bear.

POV: you clicked cause you saw that Lee Bear statue on the thumbnail

Its just incredible the emotions that this game can make me feel. I know its just nostalgia and isn’t specific to only Minecraft but watching this video was just super heart warming and comforting.

sky island challenge deserves a comment of its own, oh the bittersweet memories thinking back to all these episodes, i’ve always hoped that one day you’d visit this world back, i remember the last episode being about a barn. i lobed watching your videos as a child, though you may not see this i just want to say thank you once again for being one of the main youtubers that practically raised me when i was a child. and i’m sure its not just me, its a whole group of us that you’ve raised and entertained when we were young. thank you from the bottom of out hearts ❤️

I’m surprised he put lee in the thumbnail despite controversy

Crazy to think some of the best moments of my childhood and most nestolgic moments like waking up at my grandparents and watching your videos wouldn’t have happened without the guy on Call of Duty telling you to play it

im going into college this year, and this video made me ball my eyes out. All the nostalgia and memories, and it s even more sad how stampys lovely world has ended too.. thank you for growing up with us

14:34 - 'I'm not sure.. about these torch placements but fair enough.' Welp at least squid caught it now than never 🤣😅

Sky Grid was such a huge series for me and my brother! I have tones of very fond and nostalgic memories watching that series with my brother.

I miss the Crazy Craft series, I’m sure the royal dragons are still tearing up the world😂😂

the effort you put in to rebuild the sky island isn't unnoticed. what beautiful times you all have created and shared with us. I am so happy to have been a fan when I was a kid, I can look back on these videos and get to relive that nostalgic happiness. I have so much love for you and stampy, and the rest of your crew :)

I’d love to see some old Java worlds as well if you still have them. I know that servers get shut down and get lost but if you find anything it would be cool to see!

So much nostalgia here for me. A lovely trip back into my childhood! Looking forward to checking out the preserved gallery world when it’s released. As a funny aside, the helicopter pad in the Sky Island Challenge world is the reason I, a North American, pronounce the letter H as “haych” instead of “aych”. “H-pad” was said enough times in the series that it just stuck with kid me. 😅

Everything you went through, the memories I thought I'd never see again appeared!!! It was the craziest experience in a while! Especially going through the tour with the arena you all built, the aunty squid, stampy's hot buns...wow. I forgot but remembered so easily. It feels so nice to relive a part of my childhood.

Brrrrrroooooooo coming back this is crazy most my builds rn are because of you the nostalgia

11:56 This can get so taken out of context and it's hilarious!

So much nostalgia from watching this video. I miss being 8 years old and watching you and Stampy.

Gosh, I’m turning 20 this year… I have watched you and Stampy since 2012. You made my childhood great. Thank you Squid💙

Your videos and these worlds shaped my childhood and probably who I am today each day I would get home from school and check if there was a new video. Thank you squid for being a great person. And I think I can safely say from everyone that watched and still watches your videos thank you for being part of our childhood and thank you for bringing it back.

the nostalgia I got from this video was mad, the sky island was what started my own minecraft journey. Thank you so much squid for all youve done over the years!

i havent watched squid in like 9 years and i am now CRYING with joy at the amount of nostalgia this video gave me oh my god

Oh, how I just miss the good old days of Minecraft, man. It makes me feel so old, seeing all of those old Minecraft KZfaqrs making those Minecraft videos.

Loved the Christmas and the kidnapping of aunty squid from that era 😂 ......😢

Great nostalgia video Squid. You should have put in clips from your old videos pertaining to each world, but I guess we will have to search your KZfaq archive ourselves. Hope you feel better soon.

Man I rewatched that series 100 time I love that series

Your sky island lets play was a huge part of my childhood, every video was amazing but that Karoke duet with stampy on Summer Nights was the stuff bro haha

It’s absolutely wild looking back on this, my first ever Squid video was the Harry Potter adventure map 10 years ago and I’ve been a fan ever since. I’m literally turning 20 this year and it’s madness to look back on everything because I remember it all so clearly.

God I didn’t think I’d start crying. I have watched you and stampy since I was i think 8-9 years old, I’m now 23 years old. this is amazing so many memories I miss you guys a lot. It broke my heart seeing y’all’s last episode together. But I’m happy I can go back in time and watch the episodes all over again if I want.

Hearing the OG Minecraft music when he loaded up Sky Island… 😢 Thanks you for everything Squid, absolute legend ❤️

bro the sky grid series brings back so many memories. sky island challenge was AMAZING as well, u don’t understand all these maps you’ve played on brings back so so so many sweet memories :’). absolutely loved having you as one of my main childhood youtubers ❤️

"It's enough to make a grown man cry" "And that's ok"

These videos are a trip down memory lane for Squid 🐙 nugget and Stampy cat videos they would create together ❤️.

was more of a stampy viewer growing up but it’s still pretty cool seeing the old worlds

This brought back so many memories😭 I remember watching squid build the tiki bar and I used to watch the episode where auntie squid "dies" over and over again

When he mentioned the bathroom video with the la la lala lo unlocked a part of my brain

Holy, I remember watching your Sky Island series when I turned five... I'm in my Sophomore year high school now. The world where you invited others brought back so many memories... the Magic Club House you and Stampy built... all of it. Thank you for being a pivotal part of my childhood.

Saw this on my recommended, glad I came across, hope you’ve been doing good squidy, the memories as a child have came back!❤️

Me seeing Squids Slippery Sky Island Challenge revisited in 2024 wasn't what i was expecting at all. Brings back good memories.

Who else remembers building time? I remember watching them as they were uploaded when I was like 11 or 12 I turn 21 this year time flies man

thanks for unlocking those memories squid. been watching you since I was 10 years old, I'm now 20 in college