Iron Galaxy Studios, LLC is an American video game developer studio founded on August 14, 2008, and based in Chicago, Illinois, with additional studios in Orlando, Florida, Nashville, Tennessee, and Austin, Texas. Iron Galaxy often collaborates with publishers and developers to provide "technical consulting", port games to different platforms, co-development, lead development, and support.[2]
Iron Galaxy is most known for their lead development of Rumbleverse, Killer Instinct (2013 video game) Seasons 2 & 3, co-development of Uncharted Legacy of Thieves Collection (PC), Metroid Prime (Switch), and support for Overwatch and Diablo III (Switch).
History
In 2011, Microsoft approached Iron Galaxy to pitch an original game for the Kinect. The company developed a concept where the player uses motion controls to destroy castles, similar to Angry Birds. Iron Galaxy released Wreckateer, its first original property, in July 2012.[3]
In 2013, Iron Galaxy teamed up with One True Game Studios to release the parody fighting game Divekick on PlayStation 3, Vita, and Windows.[4] A second studio in Orlando was opened to assist with development.[5] An updated version of the game, called Divekick: Addition Edition, launched on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.[6]
Following Amazon's purchase of Double Helix Games in 2014, Microsoft hired Iron Galaxy as the new ongoing developer for Killer Instinct.[7][8] Under Iron Galaxy, season 2 was released in October 2014[9] and season 3 in March 2016.[10] A 10th anniversary update was also released in 2023 that added 4K support, updated balancing, and improved matchmaking.[11]
In 2015, Iron Galaxy also expanded into publishing under its own label. It released Capsule Force in 2015 and Tim Roger's Videoball in 2016.[12] However, the initiative ultimately failed and a third game, Gunsport, took several more years to complete.[13]
In July 2016, Adam Boyes became CEO of Iron Galaxy. The company had 130 employees at the time.[1] Chelsea Blasko joined as Co-CEO in October 2020.[14]
In 2022, Iron Galaxy opened a new studio in Nashville, Tennessee.[15] By April 2024, it moved to a bigger space.[16] Plans for a new studio in Austin were announced but later delayed.[17]
Games
Original works
| Year | Title | Platform(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Wreckateer | Xbox 360 | [18] |
| 2013 | Divekick | Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3 | [19] |
| 2014 | Divekick: Addition Edition | PlayStation 4, Xbox One | [20] |
| 2016 | Killer Instinct Season Two | Microsoft Windows, Xbox One | [21] |
| 2016 | Killer Instinct Season Three | Microsoft Windows, Xbox One | [22] |
| 2018 | Extinction | Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One | [23] |
| 2022 | Rumbleverse | Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S | [24] |
Published games
| Year | Title | Platform(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Capsule Force | Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4 | |
| 2016 | Videoball | Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One | [25] |
Ported games
Support
| Year | Title | Platform(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | D4: Dark Dreams Don't Die | Xbox One | [40] |
| 2018 | Fallout 76 | Microsoft Windows, Xbox One, PlayStation 4 | [41] |
References
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- ^ Schramm, Mike (January 19, 2012). "Iron Galaxy Studios' Wreckateer leaked in ratings, to be published by Microsoft". Engadget. Retrieved June 7, 2016.
- ^ RedEye (July 27, 2012). "Chicago's Iron Galaxy Studios debuts 1st original game, 'Wreckateer'". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved February 7, 2025.
- ^ Fletcher, JC (January 22, 2013). "Minimalist fighter Divekick connects with PS3, PC, Vita this spring". Engadget. Retrieved February 7, 2025.
- ^ "Iron Galaxy Studios". IGDA Chicago. July 17, 2019. Retrieved February 7, 2025.
- ^ Walker, Ian (February 12, 2014). "[UPDATE] Iron Galaxy Studios Announces Divekick Addition Edition; Balance Changes Revealed, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One Versions Confirmed". Shoryuken.com. Archived from the original on February 9, 2015. Retrieved February 7, 2025.
- ^ Sarkar, Samit (March 27, 2014). "Killer Instinct gets a new developer, Fulgore title update arrives April 9". Polygon. Retrieved February 7, 2025.
- ^ Campbell, Evan (March 27, 2014). "Divekick Team Taking Over Killer Instinct". IGN. Retrieved February 7, 2025.
- ^ Campbell, Evan (August 12, 2014). "Killer Instinct: Season 2 Release Date Revealed". IGN. Retrieved February 7, 2025.
- ^ Martin, Michael (March 1, 2016). "Killer Instinct: Season 3 Release Date Revealed". IGN. Retrieved February 7, 2025.
- ^ Yang, George (August 7, 2023). "Killer Instinct Getting 10th Anniversary Update With 4K Support, Better Matchmaking, And More". GameSpot. Retrieved February 7, 2025.
- ^ Malone, Jay (March 8, 2015). "Hands-on with the Iron Galaxy trio -- Videoball, Capsule Force, and Gunsport — GAMINGTREND". gamingtrend.com. Retrieved February 7, 2025.
- ^ Klepek, Patrick (September 3, 2020). "Most Games Don't Take Seven Years to Finish. Here's Why 'Gunsport' Did". VICE. Retrieved February 7, 2025.
- ^ Carbone, Tom (November 17, 2020). "FPRESS RELEASE: OUR EXPANDED LEADERSHIP TEAM". Iron Galaxy. Archived from the original on August 16, 2023. Retrieved August 16, 2023.
- ^ Paulson, Dave. "Video game developer Iron Galaxy to open Nashville studio". The Tennessean. Retrieved February 7, 2025.
- ^ Wozniak, Jessica (April 15, 2024). "Iron Galaxy Studios, LLC commits to Nashville with 25,000 SF lease at 333 Commerce". www.us.jll.com. Retrieved February 7, 2025.
- ^ Totilo, Stephen (November 27, 2023). "In a brutal year for game developers, how one studio made it through". Axios. Retrieved February 7, 2025.
- ^ McElroy, Griffin (July 24, 2012). "Wreckateer review: under siege". Polygon. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
- ^ Takahashi, Dean (March 6, 2022). "How Iron Galaxy is expanding both work- for-hire and original titles". VentureBeat. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
- ^ Campbell, Colin (April 8, 2014). "Saints Row's Johnny Gat joining Divekick Addition Edition roster". Polygon. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
- ^ Martin, Michael (March 8, 2015). "PAX East 2015: Iron Galaxy Studios Details Killer Instinct Season 2 Character Hisako and New Modes". IGN Southeast Asia. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
- ^ Shea, Brian (March 1, 2016). "Hands-On With Arbiter And The Other New Characters Of Killer Instinct Season 3". Game Informer. Archived from the original on March 2, 2016. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
- ^ "Extinction review: Shadow of the colossal disappointment". Ars Technica. April 10, 2018. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
- ^ Takahashi, Dean (January 31, 2023). "Iron Galaxy's Rumbleverse is sailing into the sunset". VentureBeat. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
- ^ a b Shea, Brian (July 28, 2016). "Iron Galaxy's New Leadership Team Talks Life Beyond Killer Instinct". Game Informer. Archived from the original on July 30, 2016. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
- ^ Reilly, Jim (October 12, 2011). "Scribblenauts Remix Heads To iOS Devices". Game Informer. Archived from the original on October 17, 2011. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
- ^ Crecente, Brian (April 6, 2012). "Ms. Splosion Man coming to PC and mobile devices". Polygon. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
- ^ Martin, Michael (December 19, 2014). "Marvel vs. Capcom Origins To Be Removed from PS3 and Xbox 360". IGN. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
- ^ Valdes, Giancarlo (February 14, 2013). "Darkstalkers Resurrection is a detailed re-creation of the arcade experience (preview)". VentureBeat. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
- ^ Frank, Allegra (July 26, 2016). "Ex-PlayStation VP Adam Boyes moves to Iron Galaxy Studios". Polygon. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
- ^ Crecente, Brian (March 24, 2013). "Capcom's remastered Dungeons & Dragons duo comes with 'vampirism' and six other 'house rules'". Polygon. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
- ^ McCormick, Rich (June 25, 2015). "PC sales of Batman: Arkham Knight suspended due to crippling performance issues". The Verge. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
- ^ "Credits - The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited". The Elder Scrolls Online. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
- ^ Futter, Mike (June 26, 2015). "Iron Galaxy Getting Help From Rocksteady To Fix Batman: Arkham Knight On PC". Game Informer. Archived from the original on June 28, 2015. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
- ^ Wilson, Jason (May 15, 2017). "Dreadnought's lead producer breaks down big ships and the evolution of online payment models". VentureBeat. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
- ^ a b Webster, Andrew (October 3, 2019). "Blizzard has wanted to port Overwatch since "literally the day the Switch came out"". The Verge. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
- ^ Hoggins, Tom (February 23, 2023). "Metroid Prime Remastered review - a cracking upgrade of a sci-fi classic". The Telegraph. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
- ^ Sirani, Jordan (March 30, 2023). "Naughty Dog Releases First Two Patches for The Last Of Us Part 1 on PC". IGN. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
- ^ Valentine, Rebekah. "The Last of Us Part 2 Is Officially Coming to PC - The Game Awards 2024". IGN. Retrieved December 12, 2024.
- ^ "Games". Iron Galaxy. Archived from the original on December 17, 2019.
- ^ "Fallout 76". Iron Galaxy. Archived from the original on July 8, 2024.
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