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Vince Zampella, co-founder of Infinity Ward and current head of Battlefield 6, died in a fatal car accident on Sunday in California.
According to NBC Los Angeles, the accident occurred on Angeles Crest Highway, where the California Highway Patrol indicated via reports from TMZ that the accident involved a single vehicle around 12:45 p.m. There were two people in the car and they died from injuries sustained in the accident.
According to the details, Zampella was driving the car when it veered off the road and hit a concrete barrier, which led to a fire after the accident. The passenger was thrown out of the vehicle, then taken to the hospital, where he was later pronounced dead, while Zampella was trapped inside the car.
Vince Zampella is one of the most influential figures in the history of modern shooter games. During his work at Infinity Ward, he helped found the Call of Duty series before leaving the studio in 2010 to co-found Respawn, which delivered iconic games such as Titanfall, and later joined EA, where he launched successful titles such as Apex Legends and the Star Wars Jedi series, and since 2021 he has overseen the future of Battlefield.
In an official statement, EA described Zampella’s departure as an unimaginable loss, emphasizing that his impact on the gaming industry was profound and far-reaching and that his legacy will continue to shape the future of interactive entertainment for generations to come, and the Battlefield team issued a touching statement praising his leadership, his role in inspiring developers and players, his constant trust in teams, and his encouragement of bold ideas.
Vince Zampella passed away at the age of 55, leaving behind 3 children and a professional legacy that will be remembered in the gaming industry for years to come.
