Yoshi's Crafted World Tops Japanese Sales Charts in Strong Nintendo Switch Debut

Yoshi's Crafted World Launches at No.

1 on Japanese Sales Charts, Driving Nintendo Switch Momentum The Japanese video game sales charts for the week of March 25th to 31st, 2019, have crowned Yoshi's Crafted World as the top-selling title, marking a distinguished debut for the latest entry in Nintendo's beloved Yoshi franchise.

Developed by Good-Feel and published by Nintendo, Yoshi's Crafted World made a significant impact during its launch week, further solidifying the Nintendo Switch’s position as the dominant gaming platform in Japan. Yoshi's Crafted World Achieves Chart-Topping Debut Yoshi's Crafted World, which released on March 29, 2019, quickly catapulted to the number one spot in Japan, achieving first-week sales of 53,327 physical copies.

This momentum mirrors the game’s earlier success in the United Kingdom, reinforcing its global appeal.

In its premiere week, Yoshi's Crafted World exceeded the sales of major titles such as From Software's Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice for PlayStation 4, which followed in second place with 44,733 units sold, bringing its cumulative sales in Japan to over 202,000 units. The Switch Dominates Software and Hardware Analyzing the top 20 best-selling games for the week, Nintendo Switch exclusives continued to perform exceptionally well.

Super Smash Bros.

Ultimate, New Super Mario Bros.

U Deluxe, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! / Let's Go, Eevee! all featured prominently with robust weekly sales.

Other new titles, like Winning Post 9 from Koei Tecmo, also appeared on both Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4, though the PS4 version saw slightly higher sales. On the hardware front, the Nintendo Switch extended its market lead, moving 50,367 units within the same week, far outpacing its closest competitor, the PlayStation 4, which sold 18,878 units, and the PlayStation 4 Pro, with 6,021 units sold.

Nintendo's 3DS models, the New 2DS LL and New 3DS LL, followed behind, while sales for other platforms such as PlayStation Vita and Xbox One remained modest. Industry Voices and Publisher Performance In response to Yoshi's Crafted World's strong performance, representatives for Nintendo remarked that the game's unique handmade aesthetic and engaging gameplay mechanics have resonated with players of all ages.

A spokesperson highlighted that the team at Good-Feel "successfully blended creativity with the hallmark charm of the Yoshi series, resulting in an experience that continues to attract new and returning fans alike." A Week of Strong Sales for Nintendo Yoshi's Crafted World's remarkable first-week showing demonstrates Nintendo's continued strength in both software and hardware sales within the Japanese market.

As of the end of March 2019, the Nintendo Switch catalog dominates the charts, affirming its reputation as a powerhouse for high-quality first-party and third-party titles.

This continued momentum bodes well for future releases and supports the growing presence of Nintendo Switch games on both the Japanese retail landscape and the Nintendo eShop.

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