Video Game Industry Mourns the Passing of Vince Zampella

The video game community is sharing in a moment of deep sadness following the passing of Vince Zampella, a respected and influential game developer whose work shaped many of the games players know and love today. He was 55 years old.

Zampella was best known for his role in creating and leading some of the most important franchises in modern gaming. He was a co-founder of Infinity Ward, the studio behind the original Call of Duty, a series that helped define first-person shooters for an entire generation of players. Earlier in his career, he also worked on Medal of Honor: Allied Assault, another title that left a lasting mark on the genre.

After leaving Infinity Ward, Zampella went on to co-found Respawn Entertainment, where he helped bring new worlds to life through games such as Titanfall, Apex Legends, and Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. These titles were praised not only for their gameplay, but also for their creativity, storytelling, and respect for players.

In later years, Zampella took on a leadership role at Electronic Arts, where he continued to guide and support game development teams, including those working on the Battlefield series. Throughout his career, he was known as a quiet but focused creative leader who cared deeply about the craft of making games.

Vince Zampella’s work reached millions of players around the world and inspired countless developers to pursue careers in game creation. While his passing is a great loss, his legacy lives on through the games he helped create and the joy they continue to bring to players of all ages.

Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and everyone who was touched by his work.