The original founders of id SoftwareJohn Carmack, John Romero, Adrian Carmack and Tom Hall — will reunite at QuakeCon 2026. Their appearance has been officially announced as part of the convention's 30th-anniversary celebration.

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The gathering of the original creators has naturally led to speculation about a potential major announcement for one of id Software's classic franchises. However, they might just be there to celebrate Quake's 30 years with the community.

QuakeCon 2026 is scheduled to take place from August 6–9, 2026, returning to the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Grapevine, Texas.