EA confirms plans to bring many of its games to the Nintendo Switch 2, capitalizing on the platform's potential to reach new players. This follows a recent financial call where CEO Andrew Wilson highlighted key franchises like Madden, FIFA (rebranded as EA SPORTS FC), and The Sims as strong contenders for the new console. Wilson emphasized the opportunity to expand their player base, referencing The Sims' success on the original Switch, where a significant portion of players were new to EA.
While the specifics remain undisclosed, the expectation is that popular titles will thrive on the Switch 2, mirroring past success on Nintendo platforms. The increased power of the Switch 2 raises the possibility of future EA SPORTS FC titles offering a more feature-rich experience, potentially closer to the versions released on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.
The Switch 2's game lineup is steadily taking shape. Rumors suggest a diverse range of third-party titles, including Civilization VII (with Firaxis expressing interest in the rumored Joy-Con mouse mode), Greedfall 2, Test Drive Unlimited, RoboCop: Rogue City from Nacon, 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.