EA SPORTS FC™ 26
Play football matches across Career and Ultimate Team, with handheld touch controls, split Joy-Con 2 local play and locally hosted GameShare adding ways to interact and play together.
- AI score · out of 10
- 8.0 / 10
About this game
Control footballers through dribbling, passing, tackling and shooting, then choose between competition-oriented and offline-focused gameplay presets. Build a squad for Ultimate Team events, take on Manager Live Challenges or develop a player through Archetype attributes and perks. On Nintendo Switch 2, handheld touch controls cover menus and tactics, with pinch-to-zoom also supported. Local multiplayer can use the two Joy-Con 2 controllers separately. This edition can also host local GameShare for nearby Switch or Switch 2 guests, who play during that shared session. These features supplement the match, squad-building and Career activities rather than forming a separate campaign.
Collected in series
EA SPORTS FC combines football matches with squad building and careers as a player or manager. Work passing moves, close down space and adjust your tactics, then develop the team or player you want to take through a season. Individual editions add their own modes and ways to shape play.
EA SPORTS FC™ 25
Sep 20, 2024
- PlayStation 5Sep 27, 2024 · 7.8 / 10
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AI review
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An appealing option for football fans who value local sharing and handheld interaction alongside Career or squad building.
The match and progression modes offer several ways to organise a football project, from squad events to player development. Split Joy-Con 2 play and local GameShare may make casual matches easier to arrange with nearby friends, while touch controls provide another route through handheld management tasks.
Strengths
- Local GameShare and split Joy-Con 2 play provide concrete options for arranging nearby matches.
- Career objectives and Archetype development support different interests beyond a single result.
Weaknesses
- Friends playing on PC, PS5 or Xbox Series X|S cannot join through cross-play.
Who it is for: Football fans who want Career or squad progression and also expect to play local matches with friends.
Play notes: Local GameShare requires a Switch 2 host and guests can play only during the session. Online features require internet access, Nintendo Switch Online and a Nintendo Account.
View scoring basis
| Dimension | Review state | Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimension Managerial scenarios, squad events and Archetype upgrades provide different scales of objective without requiring every player to pursue the same mode. | Reviewed | 7.6 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension Different gameplay presets and squad or player-development goals may suit football fans who want to choose how their matches connect to progression. | Reviewed | 8.5 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension The use of real footballers may help league followers bring their own sporting interests into squad selection. | Reviewed | 8.1 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension Handheld touch menus and tactics, pinch-to-zoom and split Joy-Con 2 local play offer specific interaction choices that may matter more than a single preferred control setup. | Reviewed | 6.9 / 10 | Not provided |
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Core information
- Developer
- Electronic Arts
- Publisher
- Electronic Arts
- Release date
- Sep 26, 2025
- Platforms
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Content kind
- Game
- Release state
- Released
- Region
- Worldwide
- Official website
- Not provided
- Offline minimum players
- Not provided
- Offline maximum players
- Not provided
- Online minimum players
- Not provided
- Online maximum players
- Not provided
- Categories
- Sports · Primary genre
- Tags
- Solo-friendlyThird PersonResource ManagementTop-downSlow BurnSports-based PlayLife SimulationLong-term Progression3D GraphicsCozyReplayableMain Story 20–50 Hours
- Supported game languages
- Not provided
- Requires base game
- Not provided
- Standalone
- Not provided
- Age ratings
- Not provided
- Play modes
- Co-opMultiplayerSingle player
- Perspectives
- Third personTop-down
Release editions
- PlayStation 5WorldwideSep 26, 2025
- Nintendo SwitchWorldwideSep 26, 2025
- Nintendo Switch 2WorldwideSep 26, 2025
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Sources
- www.nintendo.comSource revision: 1
- www.nintendo.com