Joseph Garrett, a UK YouTuber known for his character Stampy Cat, bid farewell to his long-running YouTube series "Stampy's Lovely World" with the final episode attracting 1.7 million viewers.

Garrett's Stampy character led players through the video game Minecraft, building his own world and providing commentary. He thanked his millions of subscribers for their support and described the experience as a "fantastic ride."

The channel, which started in 2011, amassed 10.8 million subscribers primarily among children. Minecraft, the world's best-selling video game, recently reached over 300 million copies sold worldwide and is known for its sandbox nature and limitless creative possibilities.

Microsoft acquired Minecraft in 2014 and recently expanded its gaming empire with the acquisition of Activision Blizzard for $69 billion.