Mario Kart World Surges Past 5.6 Million Units Sold: Nintendo's Latest Million Sellers Revealed for Switch 2 and Switch

Nintendo has unveiled its latest official list of million seller games, showcasing new sales figures across both the Nintendo Switch and the next-generation Nintendo Switch 2.

The newly released data brings the first look at how titles are performing on the Switch 2 platform, most notably highlighting the blockbuster launch of Mario Kart World. Mario Kart World, the flagship racing title for Nintendo Switch 2, has made an immediate impact since its debut.

According to Nintendo's newly published figures, the game has achieved a remarkable milestone, selling 5.63 million copies worldwide to date.

This early performance demonstrates the enduring appeal of the Mario Kart franchise and positions Mario Kart World as a foundational hit for Nintendo’s new-generation hardware. In its August 2025 report, Nintendo shared updated figures for its best-selling games across current and next-generation platforms.

The breakdown is as follows: Switch 2 Million Sellers: - Mario Kart World – 5.63 million units Nintendo Switch Million Sellers: - Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – 68.86 million units - Animal Crossing: New Horizons – 48.19 million units - Super Smash Bros.

Ultimate – 36.55 million units - The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – 33.04 million units - Super Mario Odyssey – 29.50 million units - Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet – 27.15 million units - Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield – 26.84 million units - The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – 21.93 million units - Super Mario Party – 21.19 million units - New Super Mario Bros.

U Deluxe – 18.36 million units It’s important to note that the million seller list shared by Nintendo typically highlights new releases and the highest-achieving titles; it is not a comprehensive catalog of all software exceeding one million units sold on Nintendo Switch or Switch 2.

These statistics underscore the continued dominance of franchises like Mario Kart, The Legend of Zelda, and Pokémon in both the domestic Japanese and international gaming marketplaces. Reflecting on the sales momentum, a Nintendo representative described these milestones in clear terms, stating that the company remains "thrilled by the enthusiastic response from players worldwide, especially with the strong launch of Mario Kart World on Switch 2." The sales figures referenced stem directly from Nintendo’s latest financial report for the quarter ending August 2025, further emphasizing the company's ongoing software strength during a time of significant hardware transition. Beyond these milestones, Nintendo’s financial disclosure includes a wealth of additional information on other software titles, digital sales, and platform performance.

This transparency helps analysts and industry observers understand the shifting landscape of Nintendo’s gaming ecosystem and reinforces its continued leadership in the console market. As Mario Kart World accelerates its sales trajectory and Switch-era classics sustain record-breaking totals, Nintendo’s latest million seller update reaffirms the power and longevity of its world-class game franchises on both legacy and next-generation hardware.

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