Mario Kart World Reclaims UK Chart Top Spot Amidst Strong Competition

Mario Kart World Reclaims UK Chart Top Spot Amidst Strong Competition Nintendo’s Mario Kart World has once again surged to the top of the UK’s physical games sales chart, a testament to its ongoing popularity and the enduring appeal of the franchise on the Nintendo Switch.

Despite intense competition from new releases, the iconic kart racer reclaimed the number one position for the week of September 1st-7th, 2025, edging out recent hits and established favorites alike. Since its release, Mario Kart World has consistently been a strong performer in major territories, though its dominance in the UK has fluctuated with the arrival of other highly anticipated games.

Last week saw the latest installment in Konami’s storied stealth-action series, Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, momentarily top the charts with its UK debut.

However, as the initial excitement for Metal Gear Solid Delta tapered, Mario Kart World quickly accelerated back to first place, demonstrating its robust staying power in physical sales. EA Sports FC 25 also made significant strides, rising to second place ahead of Metal Gear Solid Delta, which dropped to third despite a solid launch.

Meanwhile, Cronos: The New Dawn—Bloober Team’s atmospheric sci-fi title—entered at four, followed by Donkey Kong Bananza in fifth.

The chart also welcomed other newcomers, such as Hell is Us, which made its debut at number six. NBA 2K26’s entry at fourteenth surprised many observers, as the basketball franchise typically enjoys higher-charting debuts.

Likewise, the arrival of Everybody’s Golf Hot Shots in fifteenth was notable given the anticipation leading up to its release, but also reflects the competitive nature of the current market. Beyond these movers, evergreen Nintendo Switch titles like Animal Crossing: New Horizons and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe remain fixtures in the UK top 20.

This ongoing performance highlights both the strong demand for Nintendo content and the broad appeal of the Switch platform, now bolstered by strong initial sales of the Switch 2—recently confirmed at over six million units shipped in under two months according to multiple industry reports. The full top 20 in the UK for the week included fan favorites and blockbuster IPs: Mario Kart World, EA Sports FC 25, Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, Cronos: The New Dawn, Donkey Kong Bananza, Hell is Us, Star Wars Outlaws, Minecraft, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Gears of War: Reloaded, Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Sonic X Shadow Generations, Mafia: The Old Country, NBA 2K26, Everybody’s Golf Hot Shots, Grand Theft Auto 5, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt GOTY Edition, Super Mario Party Jamboree, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, and Nintendo Switch Sports. As the Nintendo Switch platform continues to grow and new hardware launches drive renewed interest, Mario Kart World’s resurgence on the charts underscores the consistent demand for Nintendo’s signature franchises.

With major sales performance, ongoing player engagement, and significant hardware adoption, Nintendo’s position in the global gaming landscape remains strong.

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