Founded in 2010 by Jason West and Vince Zampella, the visionary co-creators of the Call of Duty franchise, Respawn Entertainment emerged from one of gaming's most dramatic corporate shake-ups with an unwavering commitment to creative freedom and innovation. After being fired from Infinity Ward amid legal disputes with Activision, these industry veterans established Respawn on the foundational belief that when talented people have creative freedom, they create extraordinary games that achieve the unexpected. Starting as an independent studio in California's San Fernando Valley, Respawn attracted dozens of former Infinity Ward colleagues who shared their passion for pushing the boundaries of interactive entertainment. The studio's debut title, Titanfall, immediately established their reputation for combining innovative gameplay mechanics with cutting-edge technology, while their subsequent releases—including the critically acclaimed Star Wars Jedi series and the phenomenon that is Apex Legends—have demonstrated their versatility across multiple genres and platforms. Since joining Electronic Arts in 2017, Respawn has expanded to multiple locations while maintaining the independent spirit and creative philosophy that originally drove two industry legends to risk everything in pursuit of making groundbreaking games that surprise and delight players worldwide.