EA Sports FC and Madden NFL Confirmed for Switch 2—But Will They Be Full Versions?

EA Sports is officially bringing EA Sports FC and Madden NFL to FC 26 Coins the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2, but the extent to which these releases will match their PS5 and Xbox Series X/S counterparts remains uncertain. According to EA, both titles will be “built specifically” for the Switch 2, with feature parity targeted only “as much as the hardware allows.”

A Carefully Worded Commitment

EA’s announcement, shared with Eurogamer, emphasized excitement about expanding its popular sports franchises to Nintendo’s new console. “We’re excited to bring two of our most beloved franchises—EA SPORTS FC and Madden NFL—to Nintendo’s Switch 2,” the statement read. “Both experiences are being built specifically for the new handheld platform, grounded in what fans enjoy from our franchises across platforms.”

The phrase “built specifically” carries weight. It implies EA is no longer simply downgrading games for Nintendo systems or recycling outdated tech, as it did in the past with the widely criticized “Legacy Editions” of FIFA.

What Does “As Much As the Hardware Allows” Really Mean?

While EA has made it clear that it wants a consistent experience across platforms, it added an important qualifier: “as much as the hardware allows.” That leaves room for potential downgrades in graphics, animations, AI complexity, and even game modes.

Historically, the Switch struggled to handle many modern AAA sports games without significant compromises. But with the Switch 2 expected to deliver improved performance and modern architecture, EA appears more confident about offering more complete versions of its top franchises.

FC 26 and Madden NFL 26 by Name? Not Yet Confirmed

There’s no official word yet on whether the Switch 2 versions will be titled FC 26 and Madden NFL 26. EA hasn’t confirmed the naming scheme or whether these will be considered the same SKUs as their PS5/Xbox counterparts. Instead, they referred to them as “experiences” tailored to EAFC 26 Coins Nintendo’s hardware.