Vince Zampella (55), influential game developer, died in car accident

The American game industry mourns the loss of Vince Zampella, the influential founder of Respawn Entertainment and Infinity Ward. Zampella died yesterday at the age of 55 in a car accident, according to NBC4.

Zampella is one of the most important figures in the modern game world, especially within the shooter genre. He played a key role in the development of some of the most successful franchises in recent decades. At Infinity Ward he was at the cradle of Call of Duty, while at Respawn Entertainment he was responsible for titles like Titanfall, Apex Legends and Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order.

According to sources within the industry, Zampella recently worked as the lead responsible for the development of Battlefield 6, one of the most discussed and biggest releases this year. His death leaves a great void to colleague’s, fans and the wider gaming community.