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

EA confirms plans to bring its popular game franchises to the Nintendo Switch 2. During a recent financial call, CEO Andrew Wilson indicated that titles like Madden NFL, EA Sports FC, and The Sims are likely candidates for release on the new console. Wilson highlighted the potential for these franchises to attract new players to EA's ecosystem, referencing the success of previous EA titles on Nintendo platforms and the significant acquisition of new players achieved by the My Sims series on the original Switch. While specific details remain undisclosed, EA anticipates the Switch 2's market entry will provide opportunities to expand its reach and engage new communities.

The announcement of EA Sports FC and Madden NFL on the Switch 2 generates anticipation regarding the game versions. Previous iterations of FIFA on the original Switch were "legacy" versions, but recent efforts have focused on feature parity for the FC franchise. The Switch 2's enhanced capabilities suggest that future titles, such as FC 26, may offer a gaming experience closer to their PlayStation, Xbox, and PC counterparts.

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