As reported by BitJie, Vince Zampella, co-founder of Respawn Entertainment and key figure in the development of the Call of Duty and Battlefield game series, died in a Ferrari crash on Sunday afternoon in Southern California. The accident occurred on Angeles Crest Highway, and details about whether Zampella was the driver or passenger remain unclear. Zampella was 55 years old. The Call of Duty series has generated over $30 billion in revenue, with lifetime earnings projected to reach $30–35 billion by mid-2025. Battlefield 6, released in 2025, sold over 20 million copies and earned an estimated $1.4 billion. Zampella co-founded Respawn Entertainment in 2010 and led the development of major titles including Titanfall, Apex Legends, and Star Wars Jedi series. EA acquired Respawn in 2017, and Zampella remained CEO. Following the news, EA's stock dropped slightly under 1%, and Activision Blizzard's stock also fell.
Vince Zampella, Co-Creator of Call of Duty, Dies at 55 in Ferrari Crash
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Vince Zampella, co-creator of Call of Duty, died at 55 in a Ferrari crash on Angeles Crest Highway. The fear and greed index in gaming markets dipped slightly as EA and Activision Blizzard stocks fell. Zampella co-founded Respawn in 2010, leading hits like Titanfall and Apex Legends. EA acquired the studio in 2017. On-chain data from gaming revenue shows Call of Duty has earned over $30 billion, with Battlefield 6 adding $1.4 billion in 2025.
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