Mario Kart World Surpasses 1.8 Million Sales on Nintendo Switch 2 in Latest Japanese Software Charts

This week’s Japanese software sales charts, compiled by Famitsu, once again highlight the dominance of Nintendo platforms in the local market, with Mario Kart World continuing its impressive run on Nintendo Switch 2.

As the summer release calendar picks up pace, new entries and fan-favorite franchises have seen strong performances both at launch and as ongoing bestsellers. Mario Kart World for Nintendo Switch 2 remains a major highlight, selling an additional 35,027 units this week and bringing its total sales to 1,801,323 units since launch.

This milestone further cements the Mario Kart franchise as a powerhouse for Nintendo, following in the footsteps of its predecessor, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, which has achieved lifetime sales of more than 6.4 million units on the original Nintendo Switch. Not far behind, Silent Hill f debuted on PlayStation 5 as the best-selling new release this week, moving 57,475 units and claiming the top position on the chart.

Other new releases also posted strong debuts, including EA Sports FC 26 for both PlayStation 5 (11,327 units) and Nintendo Switch (6,529 units), as well as Atelier Resleriana, which recorded combined sales of 10,425 units on Nintendo Switch and 9,802 units on PlayStation 5. Donkey Kong Bananza, exclusive to Nintendo Switch 2, added 9,055 units to its tally for a total of 327,496—a testament to the enduring appeal of Nintendo’s classic franchises. Further down the chart, Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds had a notable multi-platform launch, selling 5,571 units on the Nintendo Switch and 2,194 units on the Nintendo Switch 2.

Other perennial favorites remain strong, including Minecraft, which has surpassed 4 million units sold on Nintendo Switch, and Animal Crossing: New Horizons, reaching an impressive 8,224,983 units lifetime sales. Super Mario Party Jamboree, available both as a standard release and in an edition for Nintendo Switch 2, continues to draw party game fans, with combined sales far exceeding 1.4 million units. In a statement summarizing the latest figures, Famitsu credited the “consistent, robust performance of Nintendo’s software lineup” and noted the successful debut of multiple new IP entries and sequels across all major platforms.

The latest charts also reflect ongoing interest in established series such as Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, which maintain a strong presence with more than 5.6 million cumulative sales to date. With major launches and long-standing hits, the Japanese market demonstrates the continued vitality of both new and legacy Nintendo franchises.

As more titles are announced and released throughout the year, industry observers will be watching keenly to see how these sales trends evolve.

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