Mario Kart World Sets Sales Milestone as First Nintendo Switch 2 Game to Surpass 1 Million Units in Japan

Mario Kart World Sets Sales Milestone as First Nintendo Switch 2 Game to Surpass 1 Million Units in Japan Nintendo’s enduring popularity in its home market has once again been demonstrated, as Mario Kart World has officially become the first Nintendo Switch 2 game to exceed one million units sold in Japan.

The latest sales report, published by respected industry tracker Famitsu for the week ending June 20, 2025, records Mario Kart World’s cumulative sales in Japan at an impressive 1,040,044 units.

This milestone cements the racing franchise’s status as a cornerstone of Nintendo’s global software success. The sales figures include both standalone copies of Mario Kart World and units sold as part of the Nintendo Switch 2 Mario Kart World set, which offers players a full game download bundled with the next-generation hardware.

Over the past week alone, Mario Kart World moved an additional 122,578 units, showcasing robust and sustained demand for the title following its launch. Since debuting as a launch title for the Nintendo Switch 2, Mario Kart World has quickly emerged as a top seller, capitalizing on the immense popularity of the franchise and the strong install base of Nintendo’s latest hardware.

The game has received widespread acclaim for its enhanced visuals, new tracks, and multiplayer innovations, making it a must-have experience for both new and returning fans. In addition to software success, Nintendo’s hardware continues to lead the Japanese market.

Famitsu’s hardware charts reveal that the Nintendo Switch 2 sold 140,026 units over the past week, bringing its lifetime total to 1,241,162 units.

Meanwhile, the original Nintendo Switch remains resilient, with 12,769 systems sold during the same period. Despite the arrival of Sony’s PlayStation 5 and other competitors, the Nintendo Switch family of platforms—bolstered by both the Switch 2 and its predecessor—has consistently outperformed non-Nintendo systems in weekly Japanese sales.

These numbers underscore Nintendo’s sustained dominance across both hardware and software, and highlight the ongoing demand for exclusive titles like Mario Kart World, available via physical copies and the Nintendo eShop. With this significant sales achievement, Mario Kart World is on track to become another iconic entry in the Mario Kart legacy, contributing to Nintendo’s reputation for delivering engaging, high-quality gaming experiences on the Nintendo Switch 2.

As the platform continues to build momentum in Japan, industry observers will be watching closely to see how Nintendo’s portfolio shapes the market in the months ahead.

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