# Iron Galaxy Studios

> Iron Galaxy Studios is an independent American video game developer combining porting, engineering support, co-development and original games. Its portfolio spans more than 80 titles, with work for publishers and developers including Capcom, Bethesda, Xbox and Activision. It also led development of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 and expanded Killer Instinct.

- **Founded:** 2008
- **Headquarters:** Chicago, United States
- **Founders:** Dave Lang (Founder)
- **Products:** Game porting and platform migration, Engineering support and technical consulting, Co-development and creative production, Divekick, Killer Instinct development
- **Notable:** Portfolio of more than 80 contributed-to titles., Brought Skyrim to Nintendo Switch with Bethesda., Expanded Killer Instinct and returned for its 2023 anniversary update.

## Products & services

- **Game porting and platform migration** — Adapt existing games for additional hardware and stores; Skyrim on Nintendo Switch is a documented example.
- **Engineering support and technical consulting** — Provide specialist development assistance on partner-owned games.
- **Co-development and creative production** — Contribute engineering, art, design and production within partner projects.
- **Divekick** — Two-button fighting game developed with One True Game Studios, with rollback networking and self-publishing work.
- **Killer Instinct development** — Lead development from season two, additional content, PC versions and later anniversary work with Xbox.
- **Skyrim for Nintendo Switch** — Worked with Bethesda on the Switch adaptation, including motion controls and amiibo functionality.
- **Rumbleverse** — Original free-to-play melee battle royale published by Epic Games; live service closed in February 2023.
- **Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4** — Lead development of the Activision-published remake released in July 2025.
- **Deathtrap Dungeon** — Fortnite island made as a UEFN exploration project; defend a base with traps, turrets and magic. Island code: 7883-5730-9097.

## Achievements

- Portfolio of more than 80 contributed-to titles.
- Brought Skyrim to Nintendo Switch with Bethesda.
- Expanded Killer Instinct and returned for its 2023 anniversary update.
- Led Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4, delivered across seven platforms in 2025.

## Latest updates

- **2026-04** — Announced a further company-size reduction, saying it would treat current market conditions as permanent; the statement did not give a total.
- **2026-01** — Launched Deathtrap Dungeon as a playable Fortnite island on January 13.
- **2025-07** — Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 launched on July 11.
- **2025-02** — Announced a reduction of 66 developers and support staff.

## Links

- Website: https://www.irongalaxystudios.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/iron-galaxy-studios
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/irongalaxy
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@IronGalaxy
- Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/irongalaxystudios.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/irongalaxystudios
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/irongalaxystudios/
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@irongalaxystudios

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Last updated: 2026-10-01