Call of Duty Co-Creator Vince Zampella Dies in Car Accident at Age 55

PANews, December 23 – According to NBC Los Angeles, Vince Zampella, co-founder of Call of Duty, founder of Respawn, and head of the Battlefield series, has passed away in a car accident in Los Angeles at the age of 55. He was one of the most influential developers in the field of shooter games.

Zampella's career began with Medal of Honor: Allied Assault. He then co-founded Infinity Ward with his team, launching the Call of Duty series and, under his leadership, developing Modern Warfare. Due to a dispute with Activision, he left in 2010 and founded Respawn, releasing well-known games such as Titanfall and Apex Legends. In 2021, he was commissioned by EA to reboot the Battlefield series, and this year's release of Battlefield 6 achieved great commercial success.

TGA founder Geoff Keighley stated: "Vince was not only a visionary game producer but also a leader who valued player experience and was honest and transparent. His passing is a tremendous loss to the gaming industry." Zampella's works have profoundly influenced the development of shooter games worldwide, and his departure is deeply regrettable.