John Carmack, the renowned co-founder of Id Software, made a triumphant return to the QuakeCon event after a decade-long absence. During the event, he expressed his joy at being welcomed back, stating, “I’m so happy that everything is cool now and I am welcome.” Carmack, known for his programming prowess in creating iconic games such as Doom, Wolfenstein, and Quake, had been entangled in various legal disputes with his former employer since his departure in 2013.