EA Sports Walks the Line Between Legacy and Innovation for Switch 2

With the Nintendo Switch 2 on the horizon, EA Sports is bringing two of FC 26 Coins its biggest franchises—Madden NFL and EA Sports FC—to the platform. EA describes these titles as “experiences” tailored for the hardware, avoiding the pitfalls of previous Legacy Editions that lacked meaningful updates.

Yet, EA’s messaging leaves room for doubt. Their goal is to deliver a “consistent player experience,” but only “as much as the hardware allows.” While this hints at a departure from the bare-minimum ports of years past, it’s not a commitment to full parity either. EA has promised more details soon, but for now, expectations remain tempered.

EA’s Switch 2 Sports Titles May See New Names, Features TBD

One of the major questions following EA’s Switch 2 announcement is whether the versions of EA Sports FC and Madden NFL will bear the same titles as those on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC. EA has remained vague, calling them “experiences” rather than explicitly labeling them FC 26 or Madden 26.

The games are being built specifically for the Switch 2, which opens the door to tailored content and interface design. However, EA has yet to buy EAFC 26 Coins commit to including key features like crossplay or visual parity. Until the company provides specifics, the games could fall anywhere between full-scale adaptations and simplified spin-offs.