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Panic Button

Nintendo Switch Porting Legends

Austin, United States
51-200
Founded 2007
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About Panic Button

Panic Button is an American video game developer based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2007. Known as Nintendo's most important third-party studio, they specialize in porting AAA games to Nintendo Switch and recently helped upgrade first-party games for Switch 2.

Company History

  • Founded: 2007
  • Location: Austin, Texas
  • Founders: Craig Galley, D. Michael Traub, Russell Byrd, Aaron Smischney
  • GM: Adam Creighton (joined 2011)

Specializations

Nintendo Switch Porting

  • Started with Switch hardware around 2012
  • Close partnership with Nintendo and Nvidia
  • All ports completed in under one year

Multi-Platform Support

  • PlayStation 4 Pro updates
  • Xbox One X 4K updates
  • Cross-platform optimization

Notable Switch Ports

  • DOOM Eternal
  • Wolfenstein II
  • Rocket League (2017 breakthrough)
  • Warframe
  • Apex Legends (2021)

Switch 2 Work

Selected by Nintendo to upgrade "marquee" Switch titles:

  • New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe
  • Super Mario Odyssey
  • Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury
  • ARMS

Upgrades include visual/frame rate improvements, HDR support, and Switch 2 features.

Philosophy

Collaborate closely with original developers for faithful ports, adding meaningful features (touch, motion controls) without gimmicks.

Why Choose Panic Button

  • Nintendo's go-to porting partner
  • Switch 2 first-party upgrades
  • DOOM, Apex Legends Switch ports
  • Under 1 year port completion
  • Austin-based US studio
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