EA Considers Madden, FIFA Portability on Switch

EA is targeting the Nintendo Switch 2 for its game releases. During a recent financial call, CEO Andrew Wilson indicated plans to bring many EA titles to the new console. He specifically highlighted the potential success of Madden and EA Sports FC, predicting "real energy" on the platform, along with The Sims franchise. Wilson emphasized the opportunity to reach new players with these established franchises, referencing The Sims' previous success on Nintendo platforms where a significant portion of players were new to EA. While no concrete plans were revealed, the expectation is that the Switch 2's access to new players will benefit EA's IP portfolio.

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While the announcement of Madden and EA Sports FC on the Switch 2 is unsurprising, the game versions remain a question. EA's history of releasing "legacy" versions of FIFA on previous Switch consoles raises concerns. However, recent efforts towards feature parity in the rebranded EA Sports FC franchise suggest the Switch 2's increased power may lead to a version closer to its PlayStation, Xbox, and PC counterparts.

The Switch 2's game lineup is gradually becoming clearer. Numerous third-party titles are rumored, including Civilization 7 (with Firaxis expressing interest in the reported Joy-Con mouse mode), Greedfall 2, Test Drive Unlimited, RoboCop: Rogue City (from Nacon), and the highly anticipated Hollow Knight: Silksong. Nintendo itself is developing a new Mario Kart, with further details expected at a Nintendo Direct in April.