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PewDiePie, the popular YouTuber, has returned to YouTube with a video documenting the birth of his first child, Björn.
The video effectively portrays PewDiePie's anxiety and inexperience as a first-time father, along with his dogs' reactions to the new addition to the family. However, there is uncertainty surrounding the frequency of PewDiePie's content production and how much he will be uploading moving forward due to the arrival of his child.
Renowned content creator PewDiePie has made his highly-anticipated comeback on YouTube, marking a significant moment. The prolific Swedish YouTuber and streamer has recently uploaded his first video in several weeks, capturing the journey of his first child's birth.
PewDiePie, whose real name is Felix Kjellberg, is widely regarded as one of the most popular creators in the history of the platform. With a successful career spanning over a decade, he has amassed a staggering 111 million subscribers. The news of his impending fatherhood was first announced by PewDiePie and his wife in February, and they have now welcomed their son Björn.
PewDiePie has shared an extended video that captures the emotional journey leading up to Björn's arrival and the initial weeks of his journey into fatherhood. The video begins with PewDiePie dropping off his wife Marzia at the hospital, expressing his nervousness and admitting his lack of experience in becoming a father. Despite concerns regarding the possibility of a C-section, Björn's birth goes smoothly.
The video then follows PewDiePie as he adjusts to life at home with a newborn. Viewers get a glimpse of the reactions of his famous dogs, Edgar and Maya, who show great interest in the newest member of the family. Edgar, particularly known among PewDiePie's fans, gained additional fame when a Japanese governor featured him in a tourism promotion for the Gunma Prefecture in late 2022.
Kjellberg's transition into fatherhood has greatly impacted his content production, making it unlikely for him to reach the same level as a few years ago in the near future. Last year, PewDiePie made a notable exit from YouTube, resulting in a decrease in the quantity of his content due to a work-life imbalance. He recently announced a break from the platform in late June, in anticipation of the arrival of his baby Björn. The extent of his future uploads remains uncertain.
Although his next appearance is uncertain, it is unlikely that he will resurface on Twitch. PewDiePie's Twitch account was recently banned without any known reasons while airing reruns of his older content. Fans of PewDiePie are understanding of his breaks, as evidenced by the positive comments and congratulations on his baby video.
