Electronic Arts Announces FIFA 21 Legacy Edition for Nintendo Switch with Updated Kits and Squads
Electronic Arts (EA) has officially announced that FIFA 21 Legacy Edition is in active development for the Nintendo Switch platform.
Continuing EA SPORTS’ annual support for portable console players, this edition ensures that football fans on the Nintendo Switch can stay up to date with the latest clubs, squads, and kit updates while maintaining the familiar gameplay foundations from previous FIFA iterations on the console. What Is the FIFA 21 Legacy Edition? The FIFA Legacy Edition series is designed for platforms where the latest technological advancements introduced in mainline FIFA titles—such as gameplay innovations or new game modes—are not integrated.
Instead, Legacy Editions focus primarily on updating squad rosters, reflecting real-life football transfers, team kits, and presenting refreshed user interfaces and broadcast overlays.
This makes them highly iterative, delivering seasonal refreshes without incorporating substantial changes to gameplay mechanics or introducing new features. Clarified Features for 2021 In an official statement addressed in the FIFA 21 FAQ, Electronic Arts outlined what players can expect from this year’s release on Nintendo Switch: "FIFA 21 Legacy Edition on Nintendo Switch will include the latest club and national team rosters, updated kits for the upcoming season, and enhanced presentation—including revised in-game menus and broadcast overlays.
However, there will be no new game modes or gameplay innovations added." Release Date and Availability FIFA 21 Legacy Edition is scheduled for worldwide release on October 9, 2020.
The game will be available through both traditional retail outlets and digitally via the Nintendo eShop, ensuring that players across all regions can access the game from launch.
By maintaining this commitment to annual releases on Nintendo Switch, Electronic Arts continues to serve a dedicated audience of portable FIFA enthusiasts despite hardware limitations that prevent inclusion of the latest features found in other versions of the game. A Continuing Partnership Between EA and Nintendo EA’s ongoing support underscores their recognition of the Nintendo Switch’s popularity and diverse player base.
Although the FIFA Legacy Editions do not introduce new gameplay experiences, the consistent yearly updates to squads and kits are valued by players who prioritize authenticity and current football content on the go. With FIFA 21 Legacy Edition, Nintendo Switch users can enjoy the global sport’s latest season every time they play, both at home and on the move, ensuring they remain connected to the evolving football world alongside players on other leading platforms.
Continuing EA SPORTS’ annual support for portable console players, this edition ensures that football fans on the Nintendo Switch can stay up to date with the latest clubs, squads, and kit updates while maintaining the familiar gameplay foundations from previous FIFA iterations on the console. What Is the FIFA 21 Legacy Edition? The FIFA Legacy Edition series is designed for platforms where the latest technological advancements introduced in mainline FIFA titles—such as gameplay innovations or new game modes—are not integrated.
Instead, Legacy Editions focus primarily on updating squad rosters, reflecting real-life football transfers, team kits, and presenting refreshed user interfaces and broadcast overlays.
This makes them highly iterative, delivering seasonal refreshes without incorporating substantial changes to gameplay mechanics or introducing new features. Clarified Features for 2021 In an official statement addressed in the FIFA 21 FAQ, Electronic Arts outlined what players can expect from this year’s release on Nintendo Switch: "FIFA 21 Legacy Edition on Nintendo Switch will include the latest club and national team rosters, updated kits for the upcoming season, and enhanced presentation—including revised in-game menus and broadcast overlays.
However, there will be no new game modes or gameplay innovations added." Release Date and Availability FIFA 21 Legacy Edition is scheduled for worldwide release on October 9, 2020.
The game will be available through both traditional retail outlets and digitally via the Nintendo eShop, ensuring that players across all regions can access the game from launch.
By maintaining this commitment to annual releases on Nintendo Switch, Electronic Arts continues to serve a dedicated audience of portable FIFA enthusiasts despite hardware limitations that prevent inclusion of the latest features found in other versions of the game. A Continuing Partnership Between EA and Nintendo EA’s ongoing support underscores their recognition of the Nintendo Switch’s popularity and diverse player base.
Although the FIFA Legacy Editions do not introduce new gameplay experiences, the consistent yearly updates to squads and kits are valued by players who prioritize authenticity and current football content on the go. With FIFA 21 Legacy Edition, Nintendo Switch users can enjoy the global sport’s latest season every time they play, both at home and on the move, ensuring they remain connected to the evolving football world alongside players on other leading platforms.
