Legacy Label May Be Gone, But Limitations Linger for Switch 2 Sports Titles

While EA has confirmed that Madden NFL and EA Sports FC will launch on FC 26 Coins the Nintendo Switch 2, the shadow of the “Legacy Edition” still looms. EA claims these new entries are being built with the Switch 2’s capabilities in mind, distancing them from prior years' rehashed versions.

However, the company remains non-committal about visual or feature parity. EA reiterated that its goal is consistency “as much as the hardware allows,” implying that some aspects may be pared down compared to the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S releases. There’s hope for a more feature-rich experience than before, but fans should expect some compromises.

EA’s Switch 2 Games Could Bridge the Gap Between Legacy and Full Console Versions

EA’s sports division is gearing up to bring Madden NFL and EA Sports FC to the Nintendo Switch 2 with versions built “specifically” for the new hardware. That phrasing suggests a more serious effort than the company’s past Nintendo offerings, which often featured only minor updates.

Though fans are optimistic, EA stopped short of confirming whether these games will match current-gen standards. The statement carefully emphasizes delivering a familiar experience “as much as the hardware allows,” pointing to a custom-tailored but possibly scaled-down version. Whether the games will carry the same titles as FC 26 and Madden 26 also remains to buy EAFC 26 Coins be seen.