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Vince Zampella, head of Respawn Entertainment and leader of the Battlefield series, has died at the age of 55.

According to NBC Los Angeles, Zampella died in a car crash on the Angeles Crest Highway in Southern California. The car went off the road in the San Gabriel Mountains and hit a concrete barrier.

NBC reports that the driver died at the scene, and a passenger later died at the hospital. It has not been confirmed whether Zampella was the driver or the passenger. The cause of the crash is still under investigation.

Electronic Arts shared a statement saying:
“This is an unimaginable loss, and our hearts are with Vince’s family, his loved ones, and all those touched by his work. 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.”

Zampella began his career in the 1990s and later became lead designer on Medal of Honor: Allied Assault. He then co-founded Infinity Ward and helped create the Call of Duty series.

After leaving Infinity Ward, he co-founded Respawn Entertainment in 2010. The studio released Titanfall, Titanfall 2, Apex Legends, and Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. Respawn was acquired by EA in 2017.

In 2021, Zampella was chosen to lead the Battlefield franchise. Under his leadership, Battlefield 6 became the biggest launch in the series’ history.

After the launch, Zampella said:
“We never take moments like this for granted, so I want to express our sincere gratitude to our global Battlefield Studios and passionate community that has helped get us to this point,”
“We appreciate you joining us for Battlefield 6’s momentous launch. We have so much more to come in the weeks ahead.”

Game Awards producer Geoff Keighley also shared a message, calling Zampella a close friend and praising his legacy in the game industry. 

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