Vince Zampella, Creator of Call of Duty Franchise, Dies in Ferrari Crash at 55
Vince Zampella, the visionary behind the Call of Duty and Battlefield franchises, died Sunday in a high-speed crash on Southern California’s Angeles Crest Highway. The accident involved a 2026 Ferrari 296 GTS, though it remains unclear whether Zampella was driving or a passenger. Authorities are investigating the circumstances leading to the fatal incident.
Zampella co-founded Respawn Entertainment in 2010, launching blockbuster titles like Titanfall, Apex Legends, and the Star Wars Jedi series. Under his leadership, Call of Duty grew into a $30 billion juggernaut, while Battlefield 6 dominated 2025 as the year’s top-selling game with 20 million copies sold. His death marks the loss of a pioneer who reshaped interactive entertainment.