Metroid Prime 4: Beyond has entered the UK boxed games chart at number three for the week ending December 5, 2025, according to official GFK data.
This marks the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 title's first appearance on the sales charts, offering valuable insights into its early commercial performance following launch. Developed and published by Nintendo, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is the latest installment in the critically acclaimed Metroid series.
The title launched on both the Nintendo Switch and the next-generation Nintendo Switch 2, bringing the franchise to new hardware for the first time since Metroid Dread's release in 2021.
Early sales figures from the UK, historically a significant market for physical game sales, reveal how the new entry is performing against its substantial legacy—and competitive releases in the peak holiday window. Based on GFK's data for the week, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond landed in third place, just behind EA Sports FC 26 and Mario Kart World, two of the most consistently high-performing franchises in the UK.
Notably, the breakdown by platform indicates that a majority of sales (83%) were for the Nintendo Switch 2, with the remainder (17%) attributed to the original Nintendo Switch, underscoring strong early adoption of Nintendo's latest hardware among fans. Commenting on Metroid Prime 4: Beyond's initial performance, Chris Dring of The Game Business noted that while physical sales in the UK were down 15% compared to Metroid Dread's launch, the difference is not substantial—amounting to only a few thousand copies.
Dring explained, "Physical sales of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond in the UK were 15% lower than those of Metroid Dread at launch—a relatively marginal drop that doesn't significantly impact Nintendo's overall sales outlook for the title." The rest of the GFK Top Ten UK games for the week includes titles like Pokémon Legends: Z-A, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, Just Dance 2026 Edition, and Minecraft, reflecting a diverse holiday lineup across platforms.
For Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, debuting ahead of Pokémon Legends: Z-A and joining the top tier of the charts affirms the enduring popularity and strong anticipation for the Metroid franchise on Nintendo platforms. As sales figures continue to develop, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond's UK launch positions it firmly as one of the key titles for Nintendo Switch 2's rollout, and signals a robust start for this new era in Metroid's storied history.
This marks the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 title's first appearance on the sales charts, offering valuable insights into its early commercial performance following launch. Developed and published by Nintendo, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is the latest installment in the critically acclaimed Metroid series.
The title launched on both the Nintendo Switch and the next-generation Nintendo Switch 2, bringing the franchise to new hardware for the first time since Metroid Dread's release in 2021.
Early sales figures from the UK, historically a significant market for physical game sales, reveal how the new entry is performing against its substantial legacy—and competitive releases in the peak holiday window. Based on GFK's data for the week, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond landed in third place, just behind EA Sports FC 26 and Mario Kart World, two of the most consistently high-performing franchises in the UK.
Notably, the breakdown by platform indicates that a majority of sales (83%) were for the Nintendo Switch 2, with the remainder (17%) attributed to the original Nintendo Switch, underscoring strong early adoption of Nintendo's latest hardware among fans. Commenting on Metroid Prime 4: Beyond's initial performance, Chris Dring of The Game Business noted that while physical sales in the UK were down 15% compared to Metroid Dread's launch, the difference is not substantial—amounting to only a few thousand copies.
Dring explained, "Physical sales of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond in the UK were 15% lower than those of Metroid Dread at launch—a relatively marginal drop that doesn't significantly impact Nintendo's overall sales outlook for the title." The rest of the GFK Top Ten UK games for the week includes titles like Pokémon Legends: Z-A, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, Just Dance 2026 Edition, and Minecraft, reflecting a diverse holiday lineup across platforms.
For Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, debuting ahead of Pokémon Legends: Z-A and joining the top tier of the charts affirms the enduring popularity and strong anticipation for the Metroid franchise on Nintendo platforms. As sales figures continue to develop, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond's UK launch positions it firmly as one of the key titles for Nintendo Switch 2's rollout, and signals a robust start for this new era in Metroid's storied history.
