EA Sports' Push for Parity on the Nintendo Switch 2: What Will Madden NFL and EA Sports FC Look Like?

EA Sports is preparing to FC 26 Coins bring two of its biggest franchises, EA Sports FC and Madden NFL, to Nintendo's new handheld console, the Switch 2. While the announcement has excited many fans, it has also sparked questions about the level of quality these versions will offer. Will the games be full-featured titles like their PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S counterparts, or will they follow the more minimalist “Legacy Edition” model seen in the past?

In its statement to Eurogamer, EA made it clear that it aims to provide an experience “grounded in what fans enjoy from our franchises across platforms.” This sounds promising, but the company was careful to add that the Switch 2 versions will be tailored specifically for the platform, meaning the hardware’s limitations could result in some compromises when compared to the high-end consoles.

So, will the Nintendo Switch 2 editions of Madden NFL and EA Sports FC be watered-down versions, or can we expect something closer to what’s available on the PlayStation and Xbox? EA's comments give some important clues, but many questions remain unanswered.

Feature Parity: A Fine Balance

For the last few years, FIFA and Madden NFL games on the Nintendo Switch have followed the pattern of “Legacy Editions.” These versions were essentially the same as their predecessors, with updated rosters and stats but little to no changes in gameplay or visuals. The Switch’s relatively underpowered hardware made it difficult for EA to produce fully-featured versions of these sports games. Many fans were disappointed by the lack of significant improvements, particularly when compared to the richer, feature-packed experiences on consoles like the PS4 and Xbox One.

EA’s official statement suggests that this time could be different. While the company stops short of confirming full feature parity with the latest PlayStation and Xbox releases, it is clear that the developer wants to provide a consistent experience across platforms. “Our goal is always to deliver a consistent player experience across platforms as much as the hardware allows,” EA said. This implies that while some features may be scaled back due to the Switch 2’s hardware limitations, there may still be an attempt to bring more of the core experience to Fut 26 Coins Nintendo players than ever before.