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|content=Vince Zampella, the founder of Infinity Ward and current head of the Battlefield franchise, has tragically passed away after a car accident on Sunday afternoon.

The incident, first reported by NBC Los Angeles, took place on the Angeles Crest Highway in California. According to the California Highway Patrol, via TMZ, Zampella was involved in a single-vehicle crash around 12:45 p.m. on Sunday. There were two people in the vehicle at the time, both of whom sadly passed away.

Zampella was reportedly driving the car when it veered off the road and struck a concrete barrier. After the crash, which ejected the passenger, a fire broke out, trapping Zampella in the vehicle. The passenger, whose identity remains unknown, died at the hospital.

Zampella, who had been in charge of the Battlefield franchise since 2021, is best known for founding legendary studios Infinity Ward and Respawn Entertainment. At Infinity Ward, Zampella played a pivotal role in creating the Call of Duty franchise. After leaving Infinity Ward in 2010, he went on to found Respawn Entertainment, which developed hit games like Titanfall. The studio was later acquired by Electronic Arts (EA), where they went on to release games such as Star Wars Jedi and Apex Legends.

In a statement released on Monday, EA expressed that Zampella’s loss was “unimaginable,” noting the profound and far-reaching impact of his work in the gaming industry.

“This is an unimaginable loss, and our hearts are with Vince’s family, his loved ones, and all those touched by his work,” the company said. “Vince’s influence on the video game industry was profound and far-reaching. A friend, colleague, leader, and visionary creator, his work helped shape modern interactive entertainment and inspired millions of players and developers around the world. His legacy will continue to shape how games are made and how players connect for generations to come.”

The official Battlefield team also released a statement on Zampella’s passing:

“We are heartbroken by the loss of Vince Zampella, a creative leader whose work shaped generations of players and helped define what modern shooters and action games could be. Across a remarkable career, Vince played a foundational role in franchises including Call of Duty, Titanfall, Apex Legends, and the Star Wars Jedi series.

“During his time guiding Battlefield, he led with care and purpose, always grounding decisions in what mattered most to the community and the long-term future of the franchise. While his impact reached far beyond any one game or studio, we will remember Vince for how he showed up every day, trusting his teams, encouraging bold ideas, and believing in Battlefield and the people building it. We are deeply grateful for his leadership, his generosity, and the care he brought to everything he touched, and we will carry that forward with us.”

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