URGENT: Vince Zampella, Creator of Call of Duty and Respawn, Dies at 55

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Tragic Car Accident Claims Life of Vince Zampella, Co-Creator of Call of Duty and Respawn Founder

Geoff Keighley, host of The Game Awards, announced on X that Vince Zampella, 55, co-creator of Call of Duty and co-founder of Respawn Entertainment, died in a car accident on Angeles Crest Highway on Sunday. According to NBC Los Angeles, the single-car crash occurred at 12:45 PM near Los Angeles. Zampella, who was driving a Ferrari, died at the scene. A passenger was ejected from the vehicle and later died at a hospital. Authorities are still working to confirm the passenger’s identity as they notify family members, and the CHP is investigating the cause of the crash, including whether drugs or alcohol were factors. Zampella co-founded Infinity Ward with Jason West, playing a significant role in creating the Call of Duty series. He later led the Electronic Arts team behind the Battlefield franchise before taking over leadership of the franchise in 2021. He departed Infinity Ward prior to the development of games like Titanfall and the Star Wars Jedi series.

Titanfall Founder Vince Zampella’s Legacy and Personal Loss Lamented by Keighley

Keighley added, “Vince was an extraordinary person — a gamer at heart but also a visionary executive with a rare ability to recognize talent and give people the freedom and confidence to create something truly great… I witnessed that firsthand while writing The Final Hours of Titanfall. I will be eternally grateful that he entrusted me to tell the story of the company’s founding. Even when it was difficult or uncomfortable, Vince never faltered in his commitment to honesty and transparency. He believed truth mattered and was willing to share it with the world. Vince deeply cared about doing the right thing. And even working in large organizations, he always strove to put players first — prioritizing experience, skill, and the people who played the games.” Keighley concluded, “He leaves an incredible work legacy. I will miss our dinners and long conversations. And though he created some of the most influential games of our time, I always felt he still had his biggest project ahead. It breaks my heart knowing we’ll never have the chance to play it.”

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