Vince Zampella, Co-Creator of Call of Duty and Titanfall, Dies in Car Crash Game developer Vince Zampella, a pivotal figure behind several of the most popular first-person shooter franchises, has died. He was 55 years old. According to a report from Los Angeles news channel NBC4, Zampella was killed in a single-vehicle car crash on Sunday. One other unnamed person also died in the accident. Zampella’s career left a major mark on the gaming industry. He was a founder of Infinity Ward and a creator of the Call of Duty series, remaining with the company through the launch of the franchise’s first several blockbuster titles. In 2010, he co-founded Respawn Entertainment, the studio responsible for the Titanfall series and the hit battle royale game Apex Legends. Following Electronic Arts’ acquisition of Respawn, Zampella took on broader leadership roles within EA. Most recently, he was leading the DICE studio in Los Angeles and overseeing the Battlefield franchise, which saw the launch of its latest major installment earlier this year. EA issued a statement following news of his passing, calling it an unimaginable loss. The statement highlighted Zampella’s profound influence, describing him as a friend, colleague, leader, and visionary creator whose work helped shape modern interactive entertainment and inspired millions of players and developers worldwide. The company added that his legacy will continue to influence game development and how players connect for generations to come. The sudden death of such an influential creator has sent waves of condolences and remembrance throughout the gaming and crypto communities, where many of his games have fostered significant social and economic ecosystems.
