I think EA should've stop at EAFC24 and let the the FC Switch end
I liked FIFA 23, but it generally felt a bit bland. Looking back, I think EA Sports FC 24 was the last truly good football game EA made across all platforms after dropping the FIFA brand. This includes the switch version, which finally abandoned the outdated "Legacy Edition" format and revamp everything.
While EA Sports FC 26 introduces nice-looking features, new Icons, and updated mechanics, it is ultimately a massive disappointment. They made the game look beautiful, but it is outright terrible to play, especially with the clunky new UI and frustrating game modes. I will always be grateful that EA didn't revert the Switch version back to a "Legacy Edition," but the new features in FC 26 barely make the game fun compared to FC 24. I am still enjoying Career Mode and Seasons, which I highly recommend giving a try, but the rest of the game falls flat.
Despite EA's marketing slogans claiming their games are "built for the fans," FC 26 makes it feel like they aren't truly listening to the community. To their credit, EA hasn't completely ignored the Switch, as they do release patches for console-specific bugs. However, the amount of effort they put in feels very minimal, which is incredibly disappointing given the massive size of their fanbase.