ZeniMax doubles-down in statement against Oculus VR as trial begins (update)

One of gaming’s biggest trials in underway, with billions on the line.

ZeniMax, which owns Fallout publisher Bethesda and Doom developer id Software, is reiterating its claim in a statement released today that Oculus stole from it to create the Oculus Rift virtual reality headset. ZeniMax is seeking $2 billion in damages. That’s the same amount that Facebook bought Oculus for in 2014. The new VR industry came alive in 2016 with the release of the Rift, HTC Vive, and PlayStation VR, but this lawsuit adds drama to the growing to the market.