Fallout and Elder Scrolls community pays tribute to YouTuber Mitten Squad following sudden passing
“Go rest now mate, and know that you made a huge impact on many people’s lives.”
Image credit:VG247/Mitten Squad
Joseph Wilson, better known to many as Elder Scrolls and Fallout YouTuber Mitten Squad, has died aged just 27, and fellow members of the Bethesda community are paying tribute to him.
A number of fellow creators from the Elder Scrolls and Fallout communities have taken to social media in order to pay their respects to Wilson and discuss the impact his work had on them. “RIP Mitten Squad, you were a huge inspiration to me, and it was great getting to know you as much as I have,” wrote TKs-Mantis .
YouTuber ItsJabo tweeted that learning of the news was “heartbreaking”, adding: “Mitten Squad will always be the pioneer of challenge-run content on YouTube in my eyes. His videos are the reason why I moved on from speedrunning. To say he was an influence on my channel is an understatement.”
“I’m sorry about how life treated you brother. Your demons didn’t define you and they never will, you’ll be remembered for being a genuine, funny and passionate creator,” said MickyD. “Go rest now mate, and know that you made a huge impact on many people’s lives.”
Hey Mittensquad, I’m sorry about how life treated you brother. Your demons didn’t define you and they never will, you’ll be remembered for being a genuine, funny and passionate creator. Go rest now mate and know that you made a huge impact on many people’s lives. — Micky D (@DeMickyD) December 18, 2023
Meanwhile, The Spiffing Brit wrote: “He was one of the most dedicated and hard working creators in the Bethesda world. I hope he is at peace and aware of the hours of joy he brought to millions of people.”
Fans of Wilson have been leaving an array of touching tributes via his channel’s dedicated subreddit and Discord server , with a special memorial channel having been created in the latter.
Mitten Squad - Joseph Wilson - is survived by his parents, grandparents, and brother.
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