EA confirms plans to bring its popular franchises to the Nintendo Switch 2. During a recent financial call, CEO Andrew Wilson indicated that titles like Madden NFL and EA Sports FC are likely candidates for the new console, suggesting they could see "real energy" on the platform. He also highlighted The Sims as a potential strong performer, citing the success of the My Sims series, which attracted a significant number of new players to EA. While specific details remain undisclosed, Wilson's comments strongly suggest a commitment to releasing EA games on the Switch 2, capitalizing on the opportunity to reach new audiences.
The announcement of EA's intention to release games on the Switch 2 raises questions about the versions players can expect. While EA has historically released "legacy" versions of FIFA on Nintendo consoles, recent efforts have focused on feature parity for the EA Sports FC franchise. The Switch 2's increased power suggests that future installments of EA Sports FC could offer a gaming experience closer to that of PlayStation, Xbox, and PC versions.
The Switch 2's game lineup is gradually taking shape. Numerous third-party titles are rumored, including Civilization 7 (with Firaxis noting interest in the rumored Joy-Con mouse mode), and titles from Nacon (publisher of Greedfall 2, Test Drive Unlimited, and RoboCop: Rogue City). The highly anticipated Hollow Knight: Silksong is also rumored for the console. Nintendo itself is developing a new Mario Kart, with further details expected at a Nintendo Direct in April.
