Thanks everyone for the kind words. It's difficult to not get a bit of impostor syndrome reading through some of the comments, but I'm happy the Minecraft videos over the years were enjoyable to many of you. I'm excited to possibly try some new things in the future. In the meantime I'm still going to try not to die immediately in the hardcore series O_O

Do what makes you happy 😊 we all love you captain 🫡

Dont downplay your impact on the minecraft youtube community. 13 years consistently making high quality content while having an incredibly likeable personality, never having any negative scandals, never having to do anything vulgar to be entertaining and thus having a more broad and accepting community than is the norm with youtubers nowadays. In my eyes, easily top 3 minecraft youtuber all time

Being 21 now and thinking back to when I started watching you 12 years ago is crazy for me to even wrap my head around. Thank you for being part of my childhood

I started watching you when I was 5 years old, I'm 19 now. It's been a wonderful journey and a supreme honor Captain!

End of an era. Hopefully this means more opinion pieces!

Jordan: "I never was the biggest Minecraft channel" Also Jordan: *casually drops the most iconic Minecraft bangers of the entire game's existence*

Dude, you've done a lot. Enough, many would say. You deserve a chance to rest and enjoy your life. You built a music brand, a youtube channel, an animation studio... you're good, bro. Take a rest.

It’s crazy to see that this will be the end of the Minecraft era on this channel, I started watching you when I was 7 years old (I’m 20 now) and while I may not have seen every single video you have put out or in all honesty in recent years any of your videos I never stopped being a subscriber to you and I still will always be here. We love you Jordan ❤️ and we are happy with whatever decision you make

Wishing the best for you man! Looking forward to seeing how this channel evolves over the coming years!

Best of luck man. Do what feels best for you!

You’ve always been my favorite Minecraft KZfaqr because, despite staying family-friendly for the most part, you never pandered to kids. You always seemed like you were just being yourself and you weren’t trying to overly hype up everything all the time, and I always enjoyed that. Even though I enjoy your Minecraft content, I’m also excited to see what you do in the future. Thanks for being my favorite Minecraft KZfaqr.

Captain, I started watching your content in middle school, I'm now 25. What an incredible community you've built and maintained. It's been a hell of a run. Godspeed.

I know what you’re feeling. I hope whatever you decide to do next goes well!

I just finished watching MatPat's retirement video and came to watch this. Thank you for being a part of everyone's happy memories. Legends never die. 🖤

I was 12 and now I’m 24 you were a highlight in my life man. Never had that many friends in my middle school years but I remember coming home lonely opening up my computer and see you upload a new video and my mood would automatically change. Thank you for everything.

Proud of you man, you paved the way for so many of us!

We even have CaptainSparklez leaving minecraft before we get GTA 6

You were such an inspiration to me as a kid, I was obsessed with your survivor series! I even named my cat after you, Captain! I also still have those signed usher posters you made years ago with the shirts still on my wall! I hope you have amazing luck going forward in your life and online! Much love 🥰

Bro. This is crazy. I’m now 23 years old and I’ve watched you since i was probably 12-14 years old… holy shit. I wish life treats you well

Thank you for all the years of free content on the platform. Big hug from Spain!

JORDAN, you are a legend and I love you! 🥺❤️

Loved all your Minecraft videos growing up. Especially the music videos that still hit so hard and be nostalgic

Glad to hear that the captain isn't going down with the ship. You carried my childhood and continue to carry myself and others into adulthood.

Started watching you at 9 years old back in 2011. Im 21 now. This one stings. Best of luck to you Jordan

Thank You Cap. You were very kind to me in the begining. I will always be greatful for your help. God bless you!

You were my favorite KZfaqr for the longest time and although I stopped watching you I never forgot how happy you made me. The hours I spent with my brother and sister watching you will never be forgotten by me. Thank you so much for that

I started watching you some 13 years ago, back when Machinima was still popping. I’ve basically modeled my gamertag after your old one, it’s crazy to one have grown into an adult and also seen the growth you’ve had as not only a creator but a person.

You're the first Minecraft channel I watched and you're one of the reasons I have a career today. Thank you so much and good luck in the future Jordan. Take some rest, you deserve it.

The end of an era, you were the last true honest survivor of what our generation grew up on. I have watched you since I was a true child and now as a fulltime firefighter I get to watch you retire peacefully. I have continued to watch and keep up with you and I have never been let down by what you do and have done. Thank you CaptainSparklez for what you brought to our generation and hopefully what you'll continue to bring to the next. From the OG call of duty content to now, we thank you.

I am 23 now and I have been through every single year, day , and moment of your videos and id like to say how much of a pleasure its been through the years. The amount of nostalgia I get from watching your videos remembering the days I got home from elementary school excited to see your new uploads brings more that just a tear to my eyes. Youve made tough times easier and good times even better. Youve made the most of the time you had creating minecraft videos making every moment count not just for you but for the community and friends around you so for that theres not enough thanks in the world. Thank you for being apart me and everyone elses lives.

I love your content man, I know I haven't watched it in many, many years. But your survival series was the greatest thing to watch as a kid getting into minecraft. I play Minecraft every often, but the content I watch shifted from yours. I hope you switch in between more games, because I think I'd check your content out more because you have a great personality captain!

End of an era and the start to a new one. Thanks CaptainSparklez for the content over the years

Oh, you aren't retiring, you're aggressively diversifying your channel. Good for you, man.

I remember watching you back when I was 11 years old. I’m 23 now. Time flies and we don’t choose to fly with it yet it carries us away anyways. Pce man

Huge part of my childhood! Thank you so much for all you have done for us and all the awesome minecraft memories! I feel very old seeing all these OGs retiring in one way or another. Every one of my friends knew exactly who you were growing up. That was 10 years ago! But i still bump your Fallen Kingdom series songs every now and then. Still one of my personal favorite youtube storylines and songs after so many years. I have not been an avid youtube viewer in general for years, but when i do see a video of yours come up, i always click it. I have lived these more mature, face to face conversation videos with you. It makes me feel like you have kinda grown up with me. It feels nostalgic and sad, but really comforting too. I wish you the best and will be watching more as you close out your time as a minecraft youtuber. I add my voice to millions when i say... thank you, CaptainSparklez

A historic moment, as someone who's been watching since 2011. Thank you for all the Minecraft memories, Captain!

One of the few MC KZfaqrs who still came out to be legit. Stampy retired a few months back, and his reason was similar to yours: Audience had grown up with you guys, can't do the same thing forever, gotta move on to a new chapter in life. These are all very understandable, and we have only so much time in our life. I'm glad to have come across a content creator such as yourself Cap, we will continue to support you until you truly retire 😎

I'm 23 now and started watching you when I was 11 or 12 years old. Do what makes you happy man you'll always be a legend in the KZfaq books.

Hey Jordan! Long time fan here! I just recently came back to minecraft and in vr this time because my friend started a server. I'm 28 now but I remember watching you back in highschool around 2012! I came to get caught up on the updates because there's a lot of new stuff since I last plated and got hit by a wave of nostalgia watching your videos. it's crazy how time flies and we're both getting older. I remember when you did the west coast tour of awesome with Adam and Juicetra. I remember you playing guitar and singing at your house! Good times and crazy to think that was 10 years ago! I just want you to know that I love and support you no matter what and I hope whatever path you take that it brings you happiness and joy! Much Love Jordan, Your fan Adam

I am 22 now and I still remember when I was young, entire classes of kids singing your songs, talking about your videos like the lets plays and even now I can talk to any of my friends about CaptainSparklez and they have nothing but respect. You were a big part of millions of lives including mine, you deserve everything you have and more.

First Dan, then Stampy.. and now Sparklez. We’re truly at the end of an era. All will be missed with their Minecraft content ✊

Thanks for all this years... i didn't really known you before this video because i'm french and i'm pretty busy to watch KZfaq but , again , thanks for pushing Minecraft all these years. We'll never forget you.

I’m 23 now, and holy crap I’ve started watching you when I was 13. It’s amazing to see your growth and everything you were able to accomplish let’s make this send off a memorable one! 🎉

End of an era. You, Dan, stampy and think noodles were my childhood. I’m soooo grateful for you. Thank you for everything

I still hold on to the fact that you were the most drama free Minecraft KZfaqr to come out of this community. The most wholesome guy I've watched and I can't wait to see where you go from here.

23 year old here, and i can say jordan has been my favorite minecrafter and honestly most binge watched youtuber on my list and i have no doubt that basically growing up through formative years watching captain sparklez had a positive impact on who i became to be and i think every kid who watched him was mesmerized by him and even tried to do youtube themselves when they still had the squeaker voice and a sketchy screen recorder😂 amidst all my dubstep and rap songs in my library i still scream to the minecraft parodies

Goodbye CaptainSparklez even though I never watched you I wish you all the best! ❤️

Early 2010s Minecraft KZfaqrs deserve an award for all the beautiful memories they gave to a whole generation of kids

This guy is literally the Lebron James of Minecraft KZfaq, insane longevity, one of the greatest

It’s insane to think I was watching you back in high school, that’s over 10 years ago It’s sad to see people you love and grew up watching retire but all the best and all the love

Man ive been watching since being 13 or so, im 27 this year, i got into minecraft as a little boy and thoroughly loved your minecraft content, im just so glad youre just getting into what you want, you deserve that.

As Technoblade once said, "One day, we'll look back at where we started, and be amazed by how far we've come." I am glad you are proud of your creation, and have been honored to have been a part of this journey. I hope your future is as joyful as the past 13 years! You have done so much for the Minecraft community. Thanks again for all of your work, -Alt-Key

We all grow older, you have made the childhood of many people full of excitement and wonder. All your core fanbase is older now and we still are here to support the channel no matter what. Thank you for your content and not stopping completely.

Been around since the beginning. 25 now and looking back you and minecraft are inseperable in my memories of childhood. The music in the background, your voice, and a warm rainy summer evening on my first computer. I look forward to following you where you go, whatever that may be.

As someone who never subbed to you for whatever reason, I only found out about this when MatPat mentioned it in his retirement video. You were always that big Minecraft KZfaqr I enjoy watching from time to time, but never I never truly clicked with your contents. Honestly, I'm happy to see you go out like this. Too many old Minecraft KZfaqrs went out with a whimper, so I fully respect your decision to go out with a bang.

It hurts, but I’m thankful for you having given us countless childhood, teenage, and adult memories. Though it’s not the end, it feels like a “see you soon.” Love you, Cap 👨‍✈️

You’re the only Minecraft you tuber who hasn’t gone batshit crazy. You deserve it man 🥰

Thanks for all the memories, Cap! I haven’t watched in a while, but I used to watch your videos all the time. I remember seeing the Jerry the Slime video when it first came out, and I remember watching Ultra Modded Survival on my iPod with the lights off every day after I was supposed to already have gone to bed lol. Good luck with the next step of your channel!

You got me into Minecraft! It wasn’t a long phase but I’ve always loved your videos with the story mode play through. Thank you for your dedication and hope retirement is treating you well!

amazing memories, thanks for being a big push for the minecraft community

You’ve left an amazing, blocky legacy over this last decade. Though it might not seem like it on the numbers front, you’ve left an insane impact on a great many people, and have woven yourself into the fabric of Minecraft’s culture. I was 10 when I first saw your videos. I’m 19 now, and on my way into the Air Force. Through some really turbulent years, your content has been a rock on which I could fall back on every single time. It’s been one hell of a run, dude. Thanks for being my childhood.

Bro, I love your content so much - I literally watched your videos every day after work with chips and salsa over the years and your hard work has been a tremendous source of joy and inspiration. Thank you again so very very much for everything you’ve live and do, and wish you the very best in all future endeavors. (!)

13 years ago i was 12 now im 25 captainsparkelz thank you for being huge rolls in our childhoods we love you 😞

This guy raised an entire generation. Massive respect

It's been an honor, Jordan. The minecraft community will never forget what you did. I'm excited to see what you'll bring in the future.

Your content has been a grounding point for me since childhood, I’ve been watching since your original Minecraft let’s plays (Jerry’s beginning) and I’m Turning 22 this year so do the math on that I don’t know how long it’s been but long enough that you have become a core part of my life. Whenever I’m down or having a bad day even after not consistently watching your content this channel felt like a very safe place for me to fall back on. I appreciate everything you’ve done and I’m sure everyone else watching feels the same. Thank you CaptainSparklez for giving us kids a safe space to escape to and grow up with.

I have been watching you for a long time, this hit harder then expected! Good luck with everything!

You, and Stampy both in one year. I am officially an adult now. All your Minecraft stuff, ESPECIALLY the survival series’ were my childhood. Then as I started to grow up I stayed for trollcraft, pixelmon, etc. I hope you see this because you made an impact on so many people’s lives ❤

wow. Your Super Modded Survival series quite literally was the biggest spark of inspiration to begin my own youtube channel... If it weren't for you, I would've never had my dream of becoming a content creator. Thank you for being quite literally the biggest and most crucial inspiration for me. I will continue to support you in anything you do!

Woah was watching you religously throughout my elementary days and now I'm in college is just crazy. Thank you Captain for the great childhood! Be proud that you were a part of many people's childhood

This was the first KZfaq channel I ever really watched and the first channel I subscribed to… from Hunger Games and lets plays, to the animations and music vids, captainsparklez lunchbox to the Reddit vids and JordGT content, I loved all your videos. so thank you Jardon for being the one and only Captainsparklez 💜

"we grew up together" is I think the most important part. We grew, we changed, and that's okay. No matter what direction we choose to travel in the future, the impact you had on our lives won't go away. Thank you for 13 years of memories, Captain. Excited to see where the future takes you.

You've been an absolute staple in my days since I was a mere child in middle school. Now, I've served 7 years in the military and spent 3 years doing software development and AI engineering and have not skipped a day watching one of your videos. From the bottom of my heart, thank you.

I want to just cry but the next fricking video that decided to pop up was "so long nerds". I didn't expect it but it makes me want to cry even more.

I only got into Minecraft because of your videos, years and years of my childhood are bookmarked by which era of survival Minecraft we were in. When the diarite smp was happened it was all I could think about. I’m an adult now, I play other games and have other interest, but I’m still shedding tears that an era is gone. Here’s to a legend and a gnarbuckle time

This isn't a sad announcement, it's a new era of CaptainSparklez!

We support your choice, whatever you do.

With this being the year I graduate high school it's kinda crazy that I have watched you almost the entire time I've been in school, since I went into Kindergarten the year Minecraft came out. With so many youtubers that I have watched for a decade or longer now retiring or scaling down, it almost feels like a literal new chapter is being turned in my life. I wish you all the best.

I remember the early days of Minecraft before the end or villagers or anything. It was so fun watching all the KZfaqrs like you, especially with the colabs. I petered out watching those videos probably around 2014? My eldest is now 6 and we got minetest and mineclone set up on a raspberry pi for him, and he's gotten obsessed with that and Minecraft, so I've been looking up all that stuff again. Bittersweet.

Even without the minecraft content you'll still be our favorite singer, songwriter, reactor, streamer, vlogger, youtuber out there!

I’ve watched you since I was 12, now I’m 22. I’ve seen you since I was a teenager and now an adult. It’s heartbreaking but at the same time gladdening that you take decisions that are better for you and the channel. I feel it’s a goodbye to a friend, although that’s not true. I’m sure this pivot will definitely be for the best and you’ll do EVEN better. I will be sailing with you on this adventure and to the end, Captain! Gerry would be proud of you man… See you on the last let’s play!!

I’m almost 30 now and all of the KZfaqrs I watched as a kid have either passed on or are retiring. Thank you for entertaining me through childhood and for the memories.

cant believe that ive been watching you for more than 10 years already when i was like 6 or 7. i remember you were one of the first ever youtubers that ive watched and i still remember those hunger game videos with bajancanadian. ive graduated from two different schools already and its just so nostalgic to think about those simpler times. thank you captain for all the good times and heres to more with whatever content you decide to or not to do in the future!

Life changing KZfaqr. Those Minecraft parody videos and Minecraft content in general were just incredible. Don’t worry Cap, we will respect this decision. We will never forget “when you ruled the land” 👑

It's been a pleasure sailing with you captain🫡 We all support you.

I keep coming back to this video, thanks man. for everything seriously. Your videos literally changed the way alot of us viewed things. Coming home after a hard day at school, sitting down to watch captain playing a Minecraft series was seriously pivotal. Thanks for everything man

Thank you for making my childhood captain. I still remember all the afternoons after schools where i would binge you playing trails or that one lets play where you had a giant tree house.

You're the only Minecraft KZfaqr who's been around as long as you have who's stayed true to themselves. I think all of your fans can say they enjoy watching you for who you truly are! I remember when I was 11 or 12, I had tickets to GameVid Expo in Atlanta. You were going to be there along with SethBling and some others. I was so excited to meet you, but unfortunately you fell ill last minute and weren't able to make it. I have fond memories of watching you growing up now (I'm 22 now... that's crazy!) Love you man!

It's kinda surprising and a little sad to know that Captain Sparklez grew out of Minecraft content before I out grew watching his videos. It's been an amazing 13 years watching. Even though it's been 13 years it still doesn't seem long enough. It's been amazing watching you for so long and I can't wait to see you move on to your next adventure and something else to bring you the happiness you deserve. With much love and luck Captain. o7 o7 o7

Looking back to when I was 6 and now 23 your minecraft videos have been a big staple of my life somethingni always looked forwards to after I came home from to watch and enjoy u have brought me so much laughter and smiles through dark times thank u captin for being one of the very first minecraft channels I ever started watch and never stop doing what u do best

You along with other creators made some of the best moments of my childhood wether it was Minecraft music to sit around and play the game while listening for hours on end or the love I felt when mianite started and I saw you and syndicate finally make a play through together all I can say is thank you for your Minecraft content my childhood wouldn’t have been the same without ya captain ❤

You’re still growing as a channel and as a person. Don’t let the pressure of staying the same keep you from doing what you wish with this channel. People change, content changes, and that’s okay.

While I have not paid close attention to the content in many years I've never unsubscribed. You were the first KZfaqr I ever felt a connection with when I was 12 years old. I'm a 24 year old man now. End of an era. Thanks Captain.

As someone who started watching you around a year before the whole Jerry and Jerry's Tree videos, I can confidentiality say you are and always will be one of THE founding Minecraft KZfaq content creators. You will always carry the pride of being one of the elite on the Minecraft Hall of Fame, up there with KingDaddyDMac, JeromeASF, DanTDM and all those other Minecraft Titans. I know the new content will still be just as incredible, Captain.

I started back before mianite and i remeber you and anners and them... you started my youtube career thank you sparklez for absolutely everything

Dude, I've watched you my whole life, I've seen the whole story. You say you were never the biggest minecraft channel, which to some extent is true, but you are by FAR the most influential minecraft channel. You almost single handedly formed the way minecraft youtube evolved and stayed with it for 13 years! There is no way you can downplay yourself like that. It doesn't matter how many views you get in this regard, you were one of the first, and you even got your name and quotes in the official handbooks! Thank you for so many years!

It doesn't matter if you keep playing Minecraft or not, we will still watch your content!!

Thank you for everything, Captain. You'll always live in the hall of fame!

Maaan, whilst I haven't watched your videos for a while now you were the first youtube channel I really got into as a kid. I still go back and watch black ops 1 videos sometimes for that hit of nostalgia. All the best mate.