EA: Madden, FC Could Gain 'Real Energy' on Nintendo Switch 2

As anticipated, EA is setting its sights on the Nintendo Switch 2 as a prime platform for its gaming portfolio. During a recent financial call, CEO Andrew Wilson was directly questioned about Nintendo's next-generation console and hinted at EA's plans to launch a variety of their titles on it.

Wilson specifically mentioned EA's lucrative sports franchises, Madden and FC, as likely to gain significant traction on the Nintendo Switch 2. He also highlighted The Sims as another title that could perform well on the new console.

“Anytime a new console enters the market, it's beneficial for us as it allows us to reach and engage new players,” Wilson stated. “Our franchises have historically done well on Nintendo platforms, and we anticipate that games like FC, Madden, and others will find a strong audience on the Switch 2, just as they have in the past.

“Consider The Sims and the My Sims cozy bundle, which exceeded our expectations with 50% of its players being new to EA. This presents a tremendous opportunity for us.

“While it's not yet reflected in our current models, we expect that whenever a great new console like the Switch 2 hits the market, it will provide access to new players and communities, and we have the intellectual property to capitalize on that.”

It's no surprise to hear that titles like Madden and FC are slated for release on the Nintendo Switch 2. Fans are curious about the versions they'll receive on the console. Historically, EA has offered "legacy" versions of FIFA on the original Switch, but recent efforts have aimed for feature parity with the rebranded FC franchise. With the Switch 2 expected to be more powerful, there's hope that titles like FC 26 might closely match their counterparts on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.

Now that Nintendo has officially announced the Switch 2, the gaming community is beginning to understand what to expect in terms of its game lineup. A variety of rumored third-party titles are on the horizon, and in an interview with IGN, Civilization 7 developer Firaxis found the Switch 2's reported Joy-Con mouse mode to be "definitely intriguing." French video game and accessories maker Nacon, which publishes games like Greedfall 2, Test Drive Unlimited, and RoboCop: Rogue City, has confirmed they have games ready for the Switch 2. Additionally, the much-anticipated Hollow Knight: Silksong is rumored to be coming to the platform.

As for Nintendo's own offerings, a new Mario Kart game is in the works. More details are expected to be revealed at a Nintendo Direct scheduled for April.