Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined Leads Weekly Japanese Game Sales for Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, and PS5
This week, the Japanese video game market once again underscores the enduring popularity of JRPG titles and the dominance of established franchises.
According to the latest software sales data provided by Famitsu, Square Enix’s Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined debuted in commanding fashion, claiming the top three positions across key gaming platforms: Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PlayStation 5. Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined surged to the number one spot on the Nintendo Switch with an impressive 177,563 units sold.
The Nintendo Switch 2 version closely followed at number two, moving 160,101 units, while the PlayStation 5 release rounded out the top three with 118,798 units for its opening week.
This robust multi-platform performance highlights the continued appeal of the Dragon Quest franchise in Japan.
Square Enix’s commitment to reinvigorating classic RPG experiences appears to resonate strongly with both legacy fans and new players alike. Beyond the headline debut, other long-standing Nintendo titles maintained strong sales momentum.
Mario Kart World for Nintendo Switch 2 secured fifth place, selling 10,875 copies this week and bringing its cumulative total to a remarkable 2,816,021 units.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons, another mainstay in the Japanese market, sold a combined 16,391 units between its original and Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, pushing lifetime sales for the original version past 8.37 million on Nintendo Switch alone. Recent releases also made notable entries into the charts.
Nioh 3, developed for PlayStation 5, landed at fourth place with 40,570 units sold in its launch week.
Additionally, titles like Momotaro Dentetsu 2 (both standard and Nintendo Switch 2 Editions), Pokémon Legends: Z-A, and Kirby Air Riders maintained their positions in the charts, each reflecting consistent, ongoing demand for franchise releases on Nintendo hardware. The enduring success of these titles affirms the centrality of Nintendo Switch and its successors in the Japanese market, as highlighted by multi-million-unit sales figures for best-selling games such as Super Mario Party Jamboree (1,480,865 units), Nintendo Switch Sports (1,697,389 units), and Super Smash Bros.
Ultimate (5,877,272 units).
Games developed or published by Nintendo continue to feature heavily in the weekly rankings, reflecting the hardware manufacturer’s exceptional track record in supporting both new releases and evergreen software. Square Enix and Nintendo’s strong showing this week not only underlines the Japanese market’s preference for beloved franchises but also highlights the continued effectiveness of revitalizing classic games for modern platforms.
With robust sales across the Switch, Switch 2, and PS5, Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined stands as one of 2024’s noteworthy game launches in Japan. As always, verified sales data courtesy of Famitsu provides insight into software trends and shifting consumer preferences, serving as a reliable benchmark for the Japanese video game industry.
For gaming professionals and enthusiasts monitoring the health of the domestic market, this week’s chart reaffirms the formidable staying power of storied series and the significance of multiplatform release strategies.
According to the latest software sales data provided by Famitsu, Square Enix’s Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined debuted in commanding fashion, claiming the top three positions across key gaming platforms: Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PlayStation 5. Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined surged to the number one spot on the Nintendo Switch with an impressive 177,563 units sold.
The Nintendo Switch 2 version closely followed at number two, moving 160,101 units, while the PlayStation 5 release rounded out the top three with 118,798 units for its opening week.
This robust multi-platform performance highlights the continued appeal of the Dragon Quest franchise in Japan.
Square Enix’s commitment to reinvigorating classic RPG experiences appears to resonate strongly with both legacy fans and new players alike. Beyond the headline debut, other long-standing Nintendo titles maintained strong sales momentum.
Mario Kart World for Nintendo Switch 2 secured fifth place, selling 10,875 copies this week and bringing its cumulative total to a remarkable 2,816,021 units.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons, another mainstay in the Japanese market, sold a combined 16,391 units between its original and Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, pushing lifetime sales for the original version past 8.37 million on Nintendo Switch alone. Recent releases also made notable entries into the charts.
Nioh 3, developed for PlayStation 5, landed at fourth place with 40,570 units sold in its launch week.
Additionally, titles like Momotaro Dentetsu 2 (both standard and Nintendo Switch 2 Editions), Pokémon Legends: Z-A, and Kirby Air Riders maintained their positions in the charts, each reflecting consistent, ongoing demand for franchise releases on Nintendo hardware. The enduring success of these titles affirms the centrality of Nintendo Switch and its successors in the Japanese market, as highlighted by multi-million-unit sales figures for best-selling games such as Super Mario Party Jamboree (1,480,865 units), Nintendo Switch Sports (1,697,389 units), and Super Smash Bros.
Ultimate (5,877,272 units).
Games developed or published by Nintendo continue to feature heavily in the weekly rankings, reflecting the hardware manufacturer’s exceptional track record in supporting both new releases and evergreen software. Square Enix and Nintendo’s strong showing this week not only underlines the Japanese market’s preference for beloved franchises but also highlights the continued effectiveness of revitalizing classic games for modern platforms.
With robust sales across the Switch, Switch 2, and PS5, Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined stands as one of 2024’s noteworthy game launches in Japan. As always, verified sales data courtesy of Famitsu provides insight into software trends and shifting consumer preferences, serving as a reliable benchmark for the Japanese video game industry.
For gaming professionals and enthusiasts monitoring the health of the domestic market, this week’s chart reaffirms the formidable staying power of storied series and the significance of multiplatform release strategies.
