Mario Kart World Dominates Japanese Software Sales Charts on Nintendo Switch 2

Mario Kart World Sets Pace with Over 1 Million Units Sold on Nintendo Switch 2 in Latest Japanese Game Sales Rankings This week’s Japanese software sales rankings, published by Famitsu, showcase a commanding performance from Mario Kart World on the Nintendo Switch 2.

The game claimed the top spot once again, securing 122,578 additional units sold for a cumulative total that now exceeds 1,044,000 units.

This achievement marks an important milestone for both Nintendo and the broader racing genre on the next-generation hardware, underscoring the enduring appeal of the Mario Kart franchise in the Japanese market. Notably, the sales charts reflect continued dominance by Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 titles, accounting for the majority of entries in the top 30.

Raidou Remastered made a significant debut, with the Nintendo Switch version opening at 21,146 units and the PlayStation 5 version following closely with 19,248 units sold.

The game also appeared in multiple iterations across platforms—including on Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 4—indicating a strong launch week and widespread interest. Other key performers include Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time for the Nintendo Switch, which sold 7,504 units this week, bringing its total to 130,625.

This life simulation RPG continues to benefit from steady interest, building on Level-5's reputation for crafting engaging, broad-appeal experiences.

Additionally, popular mainstays such as Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (5,397 units this week, total 6.35 million), Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma (5,339 units for total sales of 60,766), and Minecraft (4,776 units, with a lifetime total nearing 3.92 million), all add substantial momentum to the platform’s software ecosystem. Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition also remained a chart presence, moving 5,887 units this week for a total of 17,825, with its sequel Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition following at 4,861 units and bringing its cumulative sales to 17,261 on the new hardware.

Other chart-toppers include Super Mario Party Jamboree, Animal Crossing: New Horizons—with its remarkable lifetime figure surpassing 8.14 million copies—and blockbuster series like Super Smash Bros.

Ultimate and Pokémon Scarlet/Violet, both of which continue to prove the broad reach of Nintendo-published software. On the PlayStation side, Elden Ring Nightreign performed well with 3,672 units on PlayStation 5, bringing its total to over 63,000 units, while the PS4 and PS5 versions of Raidou Remastered rolled out strong debut performances, signaling that cross-platform releases are resonating with Japanese audiences. Collectively, these sales figures highlight Nintendo’s continued dominance in the local market, supported by the high engagement for both evergreen titles and new releases.

Famitsu’s data underscores the competitive, but Nintendo-leaning, landscape of the Japanese game industry as 2024 progresses. Famitsu remains a trusted source for Japanese game sales charts, and the current rankings continue to reflect the vibrancy of the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 platforms, alongside notable multi-platform debuts.

For a comprehensive view of past sales trends, readers can consult the archived data directly from Famitsu’s official publication channels.

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