Can Players Play Madden NFL 26 Together Across Different Platforms?
Madden NFL 26, the upcoming instalment of the popular American football video game series, is set to offer a significant feature for players: cross-platform support. However, this feature comes with some limitations, particularly for Nintendo Switch 2 users.
Cross-progression in Madden NFL 26 allows players to bring their Superstar avatars and purchases between PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. This means that gamers can continue their journey on a different platform without losing their progress or in-game items.
However, Nintendo Switch 2 users are excluded from this cross-progression feature. They can only matchmake with other Switch 2 players, limiting their ability to play with those on other platforms.
Crossplay, the feature that allows players on different platforms to compete against each other, is available in several online modes including Head-to-Head, Franchise, Madden Ultimate Team, Superstar KO, and Superstar Showdown. Yet, the Madden Ultimate Team Auction House is not cross-platform; players can only spend Coins on items listed by users on the same platform.
This means that while Madden NFL 26 moves forward with broad cross-platform play, Nintendo Switch 2 players remain isolated from cross-platform matchmaking with other consoles and PC. Players can choose to enable or disable crossplay in the settings of Madden NFL 26 according to their preference.
In summary, here's a breakdown of the crossplay support for each platform:
| Platform | Crossplay Support | Notes | |----------------------|------------------------|-----------------------------------------------| | PS5 | Yes | Crossplay with Xbox Series X/S and PC | | Xbox Series X/S | Yes | Crossplay with PS5 and PC | | PC | Yes | Crossplay with PS5 and Xbox Series X/S | | Nintendo Switch 2 | No | Only Switch 2 players can matchmake together |
[1] Source: Official Madden NFL 26 Announcement
- Despite the advancements in cross-platform support within Madden NFL 26, American football enthusiasts using the Nintendo Switch 2 cannot engage in cross-platform matchmaking with players on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, or PC.
- In the realm of sports gaming, Madden NFL 26 offers crossplay across multiple platforms for numerous online modes such as Head-to-Head, Franchise, Madden Ultimate Team, Superstar KO, and Superstar Showdown; however, the Madden Ultimate Team Auction House remains non-cross-platform, limiting players on Nintendo Switch 2 from purchasing items listed by users on other platforms.
