Powerpin — 3 months ago(December 23, 2025 12:07 AM)

https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/gaming/2025/12/22/call-of-duty-developer-vince-zampella-ferrari-crash/87887054007/
Vince Zampella, the video game developer behind the massively popular Call of Duty franchise, has died in a car wreck while driving his Ferrari in California, according to news reports.
Zampella, whose studio Infinity Ward catapulted the Call of Duty franchise into one of the most popular video games worldwide, died on Sunday, Dec. 21, in a car crash on Southern California's Angeles Crest Highway, according to NBC4 Los Angeles.
Zampella, 55, died in a single-car crash at about 12:45 p.m. north of Los Angeles on the scenic two-lane highway when the car veered off the road and into a concrete barrier. A passenger was ejected from the car while the driver remained trapped as it became engulfed in fire, the California Highway Patrol said.
Both died from their injuries, according to Officer Shanelle Phillips. It was unclear what caused the car to veer off the road, the highway patrol spokesperson said.
Zampella is also known for heading Respawn Entertainment, the development studio behind games including Apex Legends, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and Star Wars Jedi: Survivor.
"Vince’s influence on the video game industry was profound and far-reaching," Electronic Arts said. "A friend, colleague, leader and visionary creator, his work helped shape modern interactive entertainment and inspired millions of players and developers around the world. His legacy will continue to shape how games are made and how players connect for generations to come."
In addition to Call of Duty other franchises he's responsible for include
Titanfall, Apex Legends, the Star Wars Jedi games, and some Battlefield games.