EA Says Madden and FC Might Find ‘Real Energy’ on Nintendo Switch 2

EA is reportedly planning to bring many of its popular games to the Nintendo Switch 2. During a recent financial call, CEO Andrew Wilson hinted at the release of several EA titles on the upcoming console, highlighting the potential success of its sports franchises, Madden and EA SPORTS FC, along with The Sims. Wilson noted that new consoles offer access to new players and that EA's franchises have historically performed well on Nintendo platforms. He cited The Sims and its My Sims bundle as examples, where 50% of players were new to EA, demonstrating the significant opportunity presented by the Switch 2. While specific plans weren't detailed, Wilson expressed confidence in EA's IP's ability to thrive on the new platform.

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While the announcement of Madden and EA SPORTS FC on the Switch 2 isn't surprising, the versions of these games remain to be seen. EA's history of releasing "legacy" versions of FIFA on previous Nintendo consoles raises questions. However, with the Switch 2 boasting increased power compared to its predecessor, future installments of EA SPORTS FC may offer closer feature parity with their PlayStation, Xbox, and PC counterparts.

The Nintendo Switch 2 announcement is generating excitement, with a growing list of rumored third-party titles. Firaxis, developers of Civilization 7, expressed interest in the Switch 2's Joy-Con mouse mode. Nacon, a publisher of titles like Greedfall 2, Test Drive Unlimited, and RoboCop: Rogue City, confirmed it has Switch 2 games in development. Furthermore, Hollow Knight: Silksong is also rumored for the platform. Nintendo itself is reportedly working on a new Mario Kart installment, with more details expected at a Nintendo Direct in April.