Vince Zampella, one of the creators of the video game Call of Dutyhas died in a traffic accident aboard his Ferrari in the San Gabriel Mountains, north of Los Angeles, at the age of 55, as reported by the Electronic Arts company on Monday, December 22, 2025.
“For unknown reasons, the vehicle left the road, struck a concrete barrier and became completely engulfed in flames,” the California Highway Patrol reported in a statement. Both the driver and the passenger, who was ejected from the car, died from their injuries. The cause of the accident is being investigated.
“This is an unimaginable loss, and our hearts go out to Vince’s family, his loved ones and all those who were drawn to his work,” an Electronic Arts representative told TMZ.
Zampella, in addition to co-creator of Call of Dutywas CEO of Respawn Entertainment, a subsidiary of Electronic Arts, and responsible for the saga Titanfall and director of Battlefield 6. He was considered one of the pioneers in the genre of shooters military, in which you participate in a battle from the first-person perspective.
The franchise Call of Dutyone of the biggest brands in the sector, has sold more than 500 million games worldwide since its first installment in 2003, set in World War II. Subsequent installments were set in more modern war conflicts. Paramount Pictures is currently producing a film based on the game.
Zampella’s influence on the video game industry “was profound and transcendental,” as he “helped shape modern interactive entertainment and inspired millions of gamers and developers around the world,” the EA representative added.