- EA Sports FC 26 on Switch 2 looks like a hybrid between a current-gen and last-gen version.
- The game is capped at only 30 FPS on the handheld, which has upset many anticipated fans.
- It features the lighting and hypermotion of the PS5 but loses visual quality, including details such as hair, textures, and physics.
Many fans have been excited to see how EA Sports FC 26 innovates the old formula seen in the past FIFA titles. While EA is focused on refining core mechanics and visuals, the Switch 2 version is making tremendous sacrifices in the process.
New testing reveals that EA Sports FC on Switch 2 is capped at a worrying 30 FPS, both in the docked and handheld modes. Many fans are upset, as even uncapped frame rates would have been preferable to the 30 FPS limit.
Why it matters: EA Sports FC 26 has many fans of the franchise excited, but the game is being limited to just 30 FPS on Switch 2 for smooth performance, which is definitely lower than the rest of the platforms.
Testing by YouTuber ElAnalistaDeBits reveals that the Switch 2 version is a hybrid port, falling somewhere between current-gen and last-gen standards. It achieves the lighting and hypermotion of PS5 but loses visual quality in hair, textures, and physics.
Visually, Switch 2 is considerably better than PS4. However, while Sony’s console aims for 60fps, Switch 2 settles for 30fps at the same resolution.
EA Sports FC 26 is shaping up to be quite different from the past few games, as the developers are aiming for higher visual fidelity instead of gameplay fluidity, a move that could prove to be quite risky.
The game will feature a competitive mode with faster passing and tighter controls, as well as an authentic mode with slower pacing and grounded animations, catering to both arcade and realistic playstyles.
Improvements in movement, dribbling, AI-based positioning, and goalkeeper mechanics will also make EA Sports FC 26 stand out from the last game.
It is set to launch on September 26, 2025, for PC, Switch 2, and both current and last-gen Xbox and PlayStation consoles.
Do you think EA Sports FC 26 will live up to the expectations of fans, or will it end up being a carbon copy of the last few titles? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below, or join the discussion on the Tech4Gamers forum.
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