EA Sports Madden NFL 27 announced for Switch 2, releasing August 13, 2026

EA Sports has officially revealed Madden NFL 27, confirming a launch on the Nintendo Switch 2 and other platforms on 13 August 2026. The game will feature the Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams as the cover athlete and will run on EA's new Persona Engine, which adds more realistic player personalities and deeper franchise dynamics. The Switch 2 listing shows an estimated 50 GB file size. The update also notes gameplay enhancements such as refined wide‑receiver/defensive‑back battles, new short‑yardage mechanics, improved defensive coverage, and expanded pre‑play controls. The announcement follows Madden NFL 26’s Switch 2 port released the previous August.