Former Oculus CTO John Carmack Puts up $1M for Official VR Ports of Id Software Titles

· Roadtovr · July 10, 2026, 10:35 a.m.
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Summary
John Carmack, former Oculus CTO, is offering $1 million from his personal funds to support the creation of VR ports for iconic id Software titles after recent layoffs at the studio, highlighting the potential for retro gaming in virtual reality.
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