Notable entries this week include Monolith Soft's Xenoblade Chronicles 2, which benefits from a newly released Upgrade Pack, and Square Enix's Final Fantasy XIV, which appears on the chart during its pre-load period.
According to the official Switch 2 eShop rankings for the week, Splatoon Raiders is the top-selling title.
Xenoblade Chronicles 2's Upgrade Pack reached No.2 on the all-games chart, and the full Xenoblade Chronicles 2 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition also placed at No.5.
Final Fantasy XIV is listed at No.6 on the all-games chart while pre-loading ahead of its Switch 2 launch.
Rewriting the notable chart observations in clear, journalistic language: Xenoblade Chronicles 2 mounted a strong challenge but ultimately did not unseat Splatoon Raiders from the top spot; its Upgrade Pack finished at No.2, and the complete Xenoblade Chronicles 2 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition secured a place at No.5.
Final Fantasy XIV recorded a No.6 position on the Switch 2 eShop during the game's pre-load window.
Top 10 highlights from the all-games chart (week of August 2, 2026) include:
- 1.
Splatoon Raiders
- 2.
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Upgrade Pack
- 3.
Mario Kart World
- 4.
Pokemon Pokopia
- 5.
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
- 6.
Final Fantasy XIV
- 7.
Star Fox
- 8.
The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim + Fallout 4
- 9.
Donkey Kong Bananza
- 10.
Fallout 4
The download-only chart shows Bethesda's Fallout 4 at No.1 for the week, with Moonlight Peaks – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition and Jurassic World Evolution 2 rounding out the top three download-only entries.
These rankings underscore the ongoing demand for both native Switch 2 releases and upgraded Switch 2 Editions of legacy titles.
Developers and publishers including Monolith Soft and Square Enix continue to impact digital sales with targeted upgrades and pre-load campaigns on Nintendo's eShop.
For players tracking digital trends, the Switch 2 charts for August 2, 2026, highlight a mix of new releases, remasters, and platform-specific upgrade packs dominating the top spots.
Full weekly charts (all-games and download-only) were released via the Nintendo eShop and reflect digital storefront performance for the specified period.