EA Sports on Switch 2: Legacy No More? What We Know About FC and Madden Releases

As Electronic Arts gears up to bring EA Sports FC and Madden NFL to FC 26 Coins the Nintendo Switch 2, one key concern continues to loom over fans: Will these be full-featured versions or merely "Legacy Editions" with minor updates and scaled-down features? EA’s response so far has been cautiously optimistic—but notably non-committal—about what players can actually expect.

With EA stating the games are “designed for the Switch 2” and will aim for parity “as much as the hardware allows,” there’s now a clearer picture of what might—and might not—be coming to Nintendo’s next-gen handheld.

The Legacy Era: What Switch Players Have Endured

To understand why this announcement matters, it’s important to look back. Historically, EA’s support for Nintendo platforms has been inconsistent. The original Nintendo Switch saw several FIFA releases labeled as “Legacy Editions”—versions that offered the same gameplay year after year with only updated rosters and kits. These stripped-down games were widely criticized by players who felt shortchanged by the lack of new modes, features, and improvements that their console counterparts received.

Even in 2024, EA Sports FC 25 for the Switch fell short of the mark, despite showing some signs of improvement. For many fans, the announcement of support for the Switch 2 brings cautious optimism that EA may finally be breaking from this disappointing trend.

A New Generation, A New Commitment?

In EA’s statement, the company emphasized that the new FC and Madden entries are being “built specifically for the new handheld platform,” suggesting the games are not simple ports or legacy rehashes. They also note that the Switch 2 versions are “grounded in what fans enjoy from our franchises across platforms,” further implying that some form of feature parity is being aimed for.

This is a step up from previous Switch iterations of FIFA, which were often carbon copies of the same outdated game engine. If EA is genuinely building new versions for the Switch 2, there’s hope these titles will offer mechanics, modes, and gameplay closer to what’s seen on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.

Why EA Won’t Say “Yes” to Full Parity—Yet

Despite these encouraging signs, EA stops short of confirming full parity with next-gen consoles. Their phrasing—“as much as the hardware allows”—signals that the Switch 2's specs will be a limiting factor. We still don’t know exactly how powerful the Switch 2 will be, though reports suggest it will be significantly more capable than its predecessor, possibly nearing PS4/PS4 Pro levels of EA FC 26 Coins performance.