Mario Kart World Leads Japanese Software Sales on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2

Japan’s weekly video game software charts reveal a resounding dominance by the Nintendo Switch and its successor, Nintendo Switch 2, as Mario Kart World secures the top spot in nationwide sales.

According to recent data compiled by Famitsu, an authoritative source for Japanese gaming industry trends, Mario Kart World for Nintendo Switch 2 led the weekly software sales charts, moving an impressive 65,853 units to push its cumulative sales to 1,365,072. Significantly, Tamagotchi Plaza continues to see strong performance on both the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, with the standard version selling 13,736 copies (totaling 140,198 to date) and the Switch 2 Edition adding 4,095 units (cumulative: 36,695).

Newly released title Patapon 1 + 2 Replay debuted with 8,871 units sold, highlighting continued enthusiasm for revitalized classics on Nintendo’s hybrid platform.

Meanwhile, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, a staple title since early in the Switch’s lifecycle, remains resilient in fourth place, selling 6,944 more copies and taking lifetime sales to an astonishing 6,373,204. Animal Crossing: New Horizons reinforced its enduring popularity by moving 5,824 units this week, which further extends its reign as one of Japan’s best-selling Nintendo Switch games, now totaling 8,166,316 copies sold.

Collaborations and party games such as Super Mario Party Jamboree (5,478 units, cumulative 1,343,780) also maintained steady demand.

Minecraft for Nintendo Switch added 5,022 to its cumulative total of 3,933,889. Beyond Nintendo platforms, PlayStation 5 showed continued momentum with Death Stranding 2 at 4,162 units (grand total: 87,597) and Elden Ring: Nightreign at 1,588 (70,276 overall).

Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time also put forth a solid showing on the Switch, adding 3,583 sales for a running tally of 144,758. Further notable listings included the debut of Natsu-Mon: 20th Century Summer Vacation + Broadcast Over Sunset (3,139 units), additions to the Irem Collection, and continued achievements by fan favorites like Super Smash Bros.

Ultimate (1,976 this week, 5,774,934 cumulative), Pokémon Scarlet & Violet, and evergreen titles such as Splatoon 3 (1,520, totaling 4,453,874). Recent Nintendo Switch 2 releases, like Zelda: Breath of the Wild (1,684 for the Switch 2 Edition, 28,146 overall) and Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (1,458, totaling 25,431 for Switch 2 Edition), reflect continued enthusiasm for the latest hardware upgrades.

Other long-running properties such as Ring Fit Adventure and Donkey Kong Country Returns HD remain steady on the charts. According to Famitsu’s official report, Nintendo platforms continue to command the majority of software sales in Japan, demonstrating not only the region’s sustained passion for family-friendly and multiplayer experiences but also the franchise strength of their marquee titles.

These latest figures reaffirm Nintendo’s significant leadership in the Japanese market, both for classic titles and for new releases on their evolving hardware platforms. For gaming professionals and enthusiasts tracking Japanese game sales trends, these detailed charts provide valuable insights into market performance and consumer preferences across Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, and PlayStation 5 platforms.

All data cited is sourced from Famitsu’s weekly sales report.

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