Unlike previous handheld versions of FIFA, the Switch edition of FIFA 18 was built on a custom engine designed specifically for Nintendo's hardware. While it lacked the Frostbite engine used on PS4 and Xbox One, it featured high-definition visuals, 60 FPS gameplay, and the full experience. Key features included:

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FIFA 18 received a free 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia content update, which remains a fan-favorite mode for its atmosphere and licensed teams.