EA Says Madden and FC Might Find ‘Real Energy’ on Nintendo Switch 2

EA is targeting the Nintendo Switch 2 for its game releases, as confirmed by CEO Andrew Wilson. He highlighted popular franchises like Madden and FIFA (rebranded as EA FC), predicting strong performance on the new console, along with The Sims, which saw significant success on the original Switch, attracting many new players to EA. Wilson emphasized the opportunity to reach new gamers with each new console generation.

While the announcement of Madden and EA FC on the Switch 2 isn't unexpected, the question of game versions remains. Previous FIFA releases on the Switch were "legacy" versions, but recent EA FC titles have aimed for feature parity. The Switch 2's increased power suggests EA FC 26 could be closer to its PlayStation, Xbox, and PC counterparts.

The Switch 2's game lineup is gradually taking shape. Numerous third-party titles are rumored, including Civilization 7 (Firaxis expressed interest in the reported Joy-Con mouse mode), Nacon's titles (Greedfall 2, Test Drive Unlimited, RoboCop: Rogue City), and the highly anticipated Hollow Knight: Silksong. Nintendo itself is developing a new Mario Kart, with more details expected at an April Nintendo Direct.