"Yesterday, it was confirmed that Vince Zampella, the head of Respawn also known for his work as a lead developer on Call of Duty and Battlefield , was killed in a car accident on Sunday, December 21. Zampella had a storied career, co-founding Infinity Ward in 2002, which would go on to spend the next two decades creating Call of Duty games."
"Vince was awesome. A real one - chill, but with a strong will and powerful heart. We have been friends for a long time and he and my wife Kristy were very close - confidants and allies. He leaves behind great children and many who love and respect him. When we were respectful..."
"I can't believe this. It's so tragic. I just saw him at TGA's. I've known Vince for years, and traveled the world with him at Activision. He's truly brilliant and such a nice person. This loss will be felt in our industry for years. pic.twitter.com/77CPKAuCA0"
Vince Zampella, head of Respawn Entertainment and veteran lead developer on Call of Duty and Battlefield, was killed in a car accident on Sunday, December 21, 2025. He co-founded Infinity Ward in 2002, which produced Call of Duty games across the following two decades. After a contentious split with Activision, he founded Respawn and later became lead of the Battlefield franchise in 2021. His career helped launch many influential shooters and connected him with numerous industry colleagues. News of his death prompted fans and industry figures to flood social media with tributes and remembrances.
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