The anticipation for EA Sports FC 26 on the upcoming Switch 2 is building, especially with the promise of matching features with the PS5 and Xbox Series X. However, early beta testers have flagged some performance issues, notably 30 frames per second graphics and the absence of crossplay, leading to some disappointment.
In the past, EA Sports FC and FIFA titles on the Switch lagged behind their counterparts on more powerful consoles, both in features and graphics. The Switch 2 was expected to bridge this gap, but initial reports suggest otherwise. Some beta testers have expressed concern that the visuals, despite the upgraded hardware, may not represent the leap expected from promotional materials. This has sparked debates among players over whether the footage was misleading, with mixed opinions on the evolution of player models.
Another point of contention is the reported lack of crossplay. While not uncommon, and seen in games like NBA 2K26, exceptions such as Street Fighter 6 show it’s possible. The inability to connect with players on other platforms raises questions about true feature parity.
Expectations soared with the Switch 2’s enhanced capabilities, partly due to titles like WWE 2K25, which even if slightly graphically inferior to the PS5 or Xbox Series X, manages to deliver 60 fps. This comparison may be an ongoing challenge for publishers, given that the Switch 2’s specifications align more with the PS4 or Series S. Nonetheless, with time and the use of technologies like DLSS, there may be room for improvement.
Players will get to experience EA Sports FC 26 firsthand on its release date, September 26th, and make their own judgments about the game’s performance on the Switch 2.
