EA Sports FC and Madden NFL on Nintendo Switch 2: EA Promises Feature Parity "As Much As the Hardware Allows"

With the reveal of FC 26 Coins​ Nintendo's upcoming handheld-console hybrid, unofficially dubbed the Switch 2, excitement has surged across the gaming industry. This anticipation isn’t limited to fans of traditional Nintendo franchises. Sports gaming enthusiasts also have something to celebrate: EA Sports has confirmed that both EA Sports FC and Madden NFL will be coming to the Switch 2.

This announcement is significant. Historically, EA’s support for Nintendo hardware has been inconsistent, particularly with handheld devices and underpowered systems like the original Switch. For years, fans endured Legacy Editions—games with minimal updates, stripped-down modes, and the bare minimum of improvements from year to year. That may finally change.

According to a statement provided to Eurogamer, EA Sports aims to ensure the Switch 2 versions of its flagship sports titles deliver experiences closer to those on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, “as much as the hardware allows.” It’s a carefully worded promise, full of hedging, but it's also the strongest sign yet that Nintendo’s next console may finally be powerful enough to break out of the Legacy Edition cycle.

Let’s unpack what this all means—technically, commercially, and for the future of sports gaming on buy FC 26 Coins​ Nintendo platforms.​