Zampella was one of the founders of the Call of Duty franchise and co-founder of Respawn Entertainment, which was acquired by Electronic Arts in 2017. Respawn is known for games such as Titanfall, Titanfall 2, Apex Legends, and Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. In addition to this, Zampella led a team of developers at EA working on the Battlefield series.
Electronic Arts expressed its condolences to the family and friends of Vince Zampella, noting that "this is an irreplaceable loss. Vince was a friend, colleague, and outstanding leader whose vision and creativity had a significant impact on the modern gaming industry, inspiring millions of players and developers around the world."
