Published on: May 08, 2025
Nintendo has unveiled its latest round of financial results, providing an updated list of million-selling titles for the Nintendo Switch as of May 2025.
The newest addition to this prestigious roster is Donkey Kong Country Returns HD, which has moved an impressive 1.27 million units globally since its launch.
This achievement further highlights the enduring popularity of Nintendo’s classic franchises and the strong performance of re-releases on the Nintendo Switch platform.
Below is the full lineup of Nintendo Switch titles that have surpassed the one million sales milestone, according to the May 2025 data:
- Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – 68.20 million
- Animal Crossing: New Horizons – 47.82 million
- Super Smash Bros.
Ultimate – 36.24 million
- The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – 32.81 million
- Super Mario Odyssey – 29.28 million
- Pokémon Scarlet / Violet – 26.79 million
- Pokémon Sword / Shield – 26.72 million
- The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – 21.72 million
- Super Mario Party – 21.16 million
- New Super Mario Bros.
U Deluxe – 18.25 million
- Nintendo Switch Sports – 16.27 million
- Super Mario Bros.
Wonder – 16.03 million
- Mario Party Superstars – 14.00 million
- Super Mario Party Jamboree – 7.48 million
- The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom – 4.09 million
- Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door – 2.10 million
- Mario & Luigi: Brothership – 1.97 million
- Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD – 1.88 million
- Donkey Kong Country Returns HD – 1.27 million
These figures showcase the Nintendo Switch’s impressive library and ongoing appeal among players worldwide.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe continues to lead as the best-selling title, demonstrating its long-lasting popularity since its initial release.
Other standout performers include Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Super Smash Bros.
Ultimate, and Pokémon Scarlet / Violet, all securing their spots in the upper ranks of Switch sales history.
It’s worth noting that this list represents only titles for which Nintendo has chosen to disclose specific sales data, typically focusing on newer releases or games with top-tier sales records.
Many more Switch games have likely hit the one million sales mark, though not all are publicly acknowledged in these periodic reports.
In a statement summarizing the results, Nintendo representatives emphasized the company’s commitment to sustained software development and ongoing support for the Nintendo Switch eShop.
The Switch’s expansive reach, coupled with high engagement among both new and existing players, continues to drive key franchises to new heights in terms of sales and visibility.
Nintendo’s financial disclosures offer critical insight into the hardware’s enduring success and the consistent demand for its top software.
As of May 2025, the Nintendo Switch remains a dominant force in the gaming industry, with best-selling titles securing their legacy and new releases like Donkey Kong Country Returns HD quickly establishing themselves among Nintendo’s elite.
All sales figures and rankings are sourced directly from Nintendo’s official May 2025 financial report.
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