Mario Kart World Leads Nintendo Switch 2 Software Sales in Japan: Weekly Famitsu Chart Breakdown

In the latest software sales rankings from Famitsu, Nintendo continues its dominance of the Japanese gaming market, with the Nintendo Switch 2 leading as the platform of choice for top-selling titles.

According to Famitsu's official Japanese software chart, "Mario Kart World" once again claimed the number one position for the week, reinforcing its widespread appeal among Switch 2 owners. "Mario Kart World," developed and published by Nintendo, achieved impressive weekly sales of 37,502 units, bringing its cumulative total to 1,875,397 units sold to date.

This performance underscores the franchise's enduring popularity and strong market presence, particularly following its launch on the Nintendo Switch 2 platform.

The title’s long-term appeal has been a significant driver of hardware and software momentum as Nintendo transitions between console generations. Following closely behind, "Ghost of Yotei" on PlayStation 5 moved 26,776 units this week, adding to a running total of 146,972 units.

Meanwhile, "Battlefield 6" made a notable debut on the same platform with 23,292 units sold during its launch week. Super Mario continues to be a key force for Nintendo.

"Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2" for Nintendo Switch reached sales of 20,083 this week, aggregating to 68,348 since release.

"Donkey Kong Bananza," exclusive to the Switch 2, secured 7,420 additional sales, now totaling 341,755 copies, demonstrating Nintendo’s depth in franchise success. The latest installment in the psychological horror series, "Little Nightmares III," had a strong showing across multiple platforms.

The Nintendo Switch 2 version moved 6,924 units; PlayStation 5’s version added 7,040, and the original Switch version hit 17,806 for its launch week.

These numbers collectively highlight the series’ growing fan base among Japanese gamers. Legacy titles such as "Minecraft" (Nintendo Switch) and "Animal Crossing: New Horizons" continue to perform extremely well, with lifetime sales of 4,023,112 and 8,231,777 units respectively, reinforcing the long-tail success that the eShop platform can foster. Other notable performers include "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles 2," "Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles Deluxe Edition," and "Super Mario Party Jamboree,” all contributing to Nintendo’s continued strong market presence.

The chart also recorded the positive impact of multiplatform releases such as "EA Sports FC 26," which found audiences on both Switch and PlayStation 5. A Nintendo spokesperson, as relayed in trade press and translated for clarity, commended the dedication of fans, stating that the enthusiasm and loyalty seen in Japan’s gaming community are crucial to fostering the creative development of beloved franchises. Overall, this week’s Famitsu chart highlights the continued ascendancy of Nintendo Switch 2 in the competitive Japanese market, with Nintendo’s diverse game library and robust first-party support setting the pace for both hardware and software sales.

With several new releases and enduring legacy titles maintaining strong numbers, the Switch ecosystem, powered by Nintendo's creative leadership, shows no signs of slowing down.

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