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, EA Sports FC, and The Sims are strong candidates for the new console. Wilson highlighted the potential for acquiring new players and expanding reach into new communities as key drivers for this decision. He cited The Sims' success on the original Switch, where 50% of players were new to EA, as evidence of this potential. While specific details remain undisclosed, EA anticipates the Switch 2's launch will provide a significant opportunity for its existing IPs.
The announcement of EA's involvement fuels speculation about the game versions to expect. Previous iterations of FIFA on the original Switch were often "legacy" versions, but recent EA Sports FC titles have aimed for feature parity across platforms. The Switch 2's increased power suggests that future FC titles could offer a more comparable experience to those on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.
The Switch 2's game lineup is steadily taking shape. Numerous third-party titles are rumored, including Civilization 7 (with Firaxis expressing interest in the console's potential Joy-Con mouse mode), several Nacon titles (including Greedfall 2, Test Drive Unlimited, and RoboCop: Rogue City), and the highly anticipated Hollow Knight: Silksong. Nintendo itself has confirmed a new Mario Kart is in development, with further details expected at a Nintendo Direct in April.