How is Vince Zampella's founding company, Infinity Ward, remembering him? Tributes pour in following the video game designer's death at 55

Infinity Ward co-founder Vince Zampella's sudden death has come as a shock to the gaming and entertainment world.

Zampella died in a car crash at the age of fifty-five. There was one more person with him in the Ferrari during the crash. However, the identity of the person has not been revealed yet.

After the tragic news, Zampella's founding company, Infinity Ward, released a statement, remembering him, which read:

"Rest in peace Vince. As one of the founders of Infinity Ward and Call of Duty, you will always have a special place in our history. Your legacy of creating iconic, lasting entertainment is immeasurable. Our deepest condolences to Vince’s family and loved ones upon this terrible tragedy."

Vince was famous for co-creating Call of Duty and other games like Medal of Honor and Battlefield. He was also a father of three children, Courtney, Kyle, and Quentin.

Tributes pour in following the death of Vince Zampella

Battlefield's official Instagram page released a statement that read:

"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."

Days Gone Disney's Instagram page also paid their tributes in a post, writing:

"Vince didn’t just make games. He built worlds, shaped memories, and inspired millions of players around the globe. His creativity, passion, and influence will live on through the experiences he helped create. We extend our deepest condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues during this incredibly difficult time."

Geoff Keighley posted on X, calling Vince a dear friend and reflecting on his achievements.

Respawn Entertainment released a statement on X that read:

"We're heartbroken by the passing of our founder and dear friend Vince Zampella. Vince was a titan and legend of this industry, a visionary leader and a force who shaped teams and games like Call of Duty, Titanfall, Apex Legends, the Star Wars Jedi series and Battlefield for our community in ways that will be felt for generations."

It continued:

"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 Respawn & Battlefield. Most importantly, he championed what he believed was right for the people behind those studios and our players because it mattered."

Goblin, a famous YouTuber, posted on X:

"REST IN PEACE VINCE ZAMPELLA MODERN COD DEVS COULD NEVER DO IT LIKE HE DID"

Call of Duty, in a statement, wrote:

"Millions of us have been forever inspired by Vince Zampella’s work. His legacy is enduring. Across all our Call of Duty teams and all across Activision, we offer our deepest condolences to Vince’s family, friends and fans on his tragic passing."

Ed Boon wrote on X:

"Unbelievable loss. I've gotten to know Vince better over the last 10 years and consider him a friend. Always looked forward to catching up with him at game industry events. Very sad news."

Animation Director Moy Parra wrote on X:

"I just learned that Vince passed away yesterday – for me it's one of those moment where I'll remember exactly where I was when I learned this devastating news. Vince was an important figure in my industry and personal life. He'll be remembered 🎮 GG my guy 🥺💔"

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