Vince Zampella net worth: ‘Call of Duty’ designer's list of games and career earnings

Call of Duty co-creator Vince Zampella, worth about $40M, won a multimillion-dollar Activision lawsuit and built his fortune via Infinity Ward and Respawn.

Updated on: Dec 23, 2025, 02:22:58 IST

By Shamik Banerjee

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Video game designer Vince Zampella, the architect of Infinity Studio and Activision's Call of Duty games, died in a car crash in Los Angeles on Sunday (December 21) afternoon.

Call of Duty creator Vince Zampella (R) with actor Emilia Hartford. (Vince Zampella on Instagram)

Zampella's vehicle struck a concrete barrier on Sunday afternoon and caught fire. While a passenger was ejected, Zampella, who was driving, died after being trapped in the flames. He was 55.

Zampella is survived by his wife Brigitte, and their three children together.

Vince Zampella Net Worth

Zampella, one of the minds behind the iconic Call of Duty franchise, was one of the prolific video game designers working in the industry in the last two decades. He was at the center of a lawsuit with the Call of Duty distributer, Activision, over denied bonuses and royalties from Call of Duty titles. He received a settlement in the tens of millions after the lawsuit. He and co-founder Jason West were owed nearly $27 million for Modern Warfare 2 alone, per the lawsuit.

Vince Zampella's net worth is estimated at $40 million, primarily from his roles at Infinity Ward and Respawn Entertainment - two video game studios he founded.

NBC10 Los Angeles reported that Zampella's Ferrari crashed on the scenic road along the San Gabriel Mountains, north of Los Angeles, at around 12:30 p.m. on Sunday. While Zampella, who was driving the Ferrari, died from the car fire, the passenger, who was ejected, died at the hospital, California Highway Patrol said.

It was not immediately clear what led to the crash on Sunday. The cause behind the single car crash remains under investigation.

Also read: Vince Zampella family: All on ex-wife Brigitte and children

Vince Zampella: List Of Video Game Credits

Zampella has credits on over 50 games across design, production, and executive roles. Key titles where he served as designer, producer, or studio head include the following.

Medal of Honor: Allied Assault (Development Director)

Call of Duty (Producer, CCO)

Call of Duty 2 (Executive Producer, CCO)

Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (Studio Heads)

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (CEO, CFO)

Titanfall (CEO)

Titanfall 2 (CEO)

Apex Legends (SVP, Group GM)

Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order (Head of Respawn)

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor (EVP & Group GM)

Credits on Jaguar titles like NBA Jam Tournament Edition and Supercross 3D, among earlier works.

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Shamik Banerjee
Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles. He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure. Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team. He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles. Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics. Outside work, he enjoys reading, films, sports, and learning continuously.Read More

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