Vince Zampella (55), the head of Battlefield at Electronic Arts, passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025, in a car accident.
Who was Vince Zampella?
- Vince Zampella was the head of the Battlefield series at Electronic Arts.
- He is co-founder of Respawn Entertainment, the studio behind Titanfall and Apex Legends.
- Before Zampella started at EA, he was an Executive Producer at Activision for Call of Duty.
According to U.S. media reports, Vince Zampella died at the age of 55 in a car accident in a Ferrari on December 21, 2025. According to NBC Los Angeles, the accident was reported on Sunday around 12:45 PM local time.
What is known about the cause of death: As NBC Los Angeles reports, the accident reportedly occurred on the Southern California Angeles Crest Highway. Besides the developer’s Ferrari, no other vehicle was involved in the accident. Zampella was, however, not alone in the car.
Zampella’s car apparently veered off the road and crashed into a concrete barrier. A passenger was ejected from the vehicle during the impact. The driver was trapped in the subsequent vehicle fire and died at the scene of the accident. The passenger later died in the hospital.
Further information about the accident and whether Zampella was driving the vehicle involved is currently unclear. However, local police reportedly have a witness video that could provide additional information.
Friends and acquaintances confirm the incident: Shortly after the news of Zampella’s death was published by U.S. media, friends and acquaintances of the deceased spoke out on social media, expressing their sorrow and condolences to the bereaved and confirming the sad news.
