Donkey Kong Bananza Becomes Top-Selling Nintendo Switch 2 Title in July 2025 US Sales Charts

Donkey Kong Bananza, the latest entry in the beloved Nintendo franchise, is making waves in the US market.

According to July 2025 data released by Circana (formerly NPD Group), the game has rapidly climbed the sales charts and achieved a significant milestone for Nintendo Switch 2 software.

This report offers a comprehensive breakdown of Donkey Kong Bananza’s impressive retail performance and how it compares with other major releases. Circana's monthly sales analysis, shared by analyst Mat Piscatella via Bluesky, reveals that Donkey Kong Bananza claimed the number three spot among best-selling games for July 2025 in the United States.

The only titles ranking higher were EA Sports College Football 26 and the EA Sports MVP Bundle—heavyweights with massive North American followings.

Donkey Kong’s latest adventure also outperformed the likes of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 and Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, which rounded out the competitive top five for the month.

What sets Donkey Kong Bananza apart in this chart-topping performance is that Nintendo’s reported sales are limited to physical copies, as is customary for the US market data.

This means digital downloads, often a significant portion of Switch 2 software sales via the eShop, are not included in these figures, further highlighting the popularity of Bananza among physical media buyers.

Circana's data also confirms that Donkey Kong Bananza is the best-selling game on Nintendo Switch 2 for July.

Following closely in Switch 2 software sales is Super Mario Party Jamboree, which received increased traction due to the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition and its bundled Jamboree TV upgrade.

Mario Kart 8 and Minecraft continue to show resilience in sales, remaining staples near the top, though Mario Kart World has slid from first to sixth place as bundle sales are not captured in these charts. The most notable achievement for Donkey Kong Bananza is its strong start to the year: after just one month on the market, the game has already entered the top 20 best-selling video games of 2025 in the United States—an impressive feat based solely on physical sales.

While Nintendo has yet to publish global sales figures or digital performance data, the early momentum is mirrored by similar success in markets such as the UK and Japan. With upcoming releases expected to further intensify competition, all eyes are on Nintendo’s next financial report in November for more insights into Bananza's long-term trajectory.

For now, Donkey Kong Bananza is poised as a flagship title for the Nintendo Switch 2, reinforcing the franchise's enduring appeal and Nintendo's dominance in family-friendly gaming. Stay tuned to this space for continued coverage on Nintendo Switch 2, new first-party releases, and official sales milestones as the year progresses.

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