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
