Summary
EA seems to be one of many companies that are currently excited for theNintendo Switch 2, with the company’s CEO recently speaking about the upcoming console. While players all over the world have been anticipating theNintendo Switch 2’s release, it seems that many developers and industry leaders have been, as well.
While it may still seem like too long for big Nintendo fans, there isn’t too much longer to wait before a major showcase for the Nintendo Switch 2. After a brief teaser revealed some basics about its appearance, Nintendo announced aNintendo Switch 2 Direct for April, and fans have been counting the days since.
Now, the CEO of EA, Andrew Wilson, has spoken on the Nintendo Switch 2 and what it means for his own company. During a earnings call (viaNintendoLife), Wilson noted that any new console is a potential benefit for EA, giving it the ability to reach new audiences. He acknowledged that EA games tend to do well on Nintendo consoles, and EA seems to be expecting thatMaddenandFCgames will do well on the Switch 2. Further, theEA CEOindicated thatSimsseries did well on the current Nintendo Switch, and that half of the players had never played an EA game before, further cementing his prior words.
The Industry Seems Ready for the Nintendo Switch 2
EA isn’t the only video game company or developer that’s expressed interest and excitement regarding the Nintendo Switch 2. FormerPlayStation Head Shuhei Yoshida has talked about the Switch 2’s reveal. However, there’s also something to be said for waiting until a company is ready to show off its new developments. Yoshida and Hideki Kamiya, the game designer behindBayonettaandOkami, have shared their displeasure regarding the Nintendo Switch 2 leaks. Yoshida hoped that Nintendo still had some secrets to reveal for the Switch 2, while Kamiya referred to leakers as “shameful people” for taking the experience of making a surprise reveal away from the company.
Things look quite bright for the follow-up to the Nintendo Switch. Notably, EA’s thoughts regarding the Nintendo Switch are a far cry from the WIi U, which saw a notable lack of support from many third-party developers, including EA. The developer stopped making titles for the Wii U due to a combination ofpoor console salesand performance issues. However, the portability, capability, and volume of sales of the Nintendo Switch seems to have made it more than viable for EA, and with any luck, the Switch 2 will deliver.
