Donkey Kong Bananza Dominates Nintendo Switch 2 eShop Charts for January 2026
The Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of January 4, 2026, have been released, highlighting the best-selling games on Nintendo’s latest hardware.
This week marks a continued success story for Donkey Kong Bananza, which has held its position atop the charts, signaling a new winning streak in digital sales.
With the game's momentum showing no sign of slowing, Donkey Kong Bananza continues to resonate with Switch 2 owners, further cementing its place as a perennial favorite on the eShop. Launched as a flagship title for the Nintendo Switch 2, Donkey Kong Bananza quickly gained significant acclaim for revitalizing the legendary franchise with cutting-edge visuals and inventive gameplay mechanics optimized for Nintendo’s next-gen console.
Industry insiders have pointed out that the game’s seamless integration with the Switch 2’s capabilities has been a key factor in its sustained popularity. Nintendo’s weekly eShop data not only spotlight the dominant performance of Donkey Kong Bananza, but also shed light on the broader trends shaping the Switch 2’s software environment.
Core titles like Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, Super Mario Party Jamboree + Jamboree TV, and Mario Kart World continue to provide strong competition, with each holding prominent placements within the All Games top 10. A representative for Nintendo summarized the week’s activity by noting that Donkey Kong Bananza has once again secured the number one spot, marking an impressive run at the top, while no other major shifts occurred among the highest charting games. Full Nintendo Switch 2 eShop Charts – Week of January 4, 2026: Top 5 All Games: 1.
Donkey Kong Bananza 2.
Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition 3.
Super Mario Party Jamboree – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV 4.
Mario Kart World 5.
Cyberpunk 2077 Additional titles within the top 10 include Kirby Air Riders, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Hades 2 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, and Madden NFL 26 Deluxe Edition.
Rounding out the top 30 are hits like Hogwarts Legacy, Red Dead Redemption, Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time, Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, each updated for the Nintendo Switch 2 hardware. For download-only titles, Hades 2 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition takes the lead, followed by Red Dead Redemption, Fantasy Life i, Hollow Knight: Silksong, and No Man’s Sky – all optimized for the latest Nintendo platform. The ongoing performance of these games not only underscores the Nintendo Switch 2’s robust software lineup but also highlights the importance of both iconic franchises and innovative new entries in sustaining player engagement in the evolving digital market.
The weekly eShop rankings provide invaluable insight into consumer preferences and reveal which titles are capturing the attention of the Nintendo community as 2026 progresses. Dedicated fans and industry analysts can continue to monitor the latest Switch 2 and Switch 1 eShop rankings directly through Nintendo’s official channels, as the charts remain an essential barometer for digital gaming trends and publisher successes.
This week marks a continued success story for Donkey Kong Bananza, which has held its position atop the charts, signaling a new winning streak in digital sales.
With the game's momentum showing no sign of slowing, Donkey Kong Bananza continues to resonate with Switch 2 owners, further cementing its place as a perennial favorite on the eShop. Launched as a flagship title for the Nintendo Switch 2, Donkey Kong Bananza quickly gained significant acclaim for revitalizing the legendary franchise with cutting-edge visuals and inventive gameplay mechanics optimized for Nintendo’s next-gen console.
Industry insiders have pointed out that the game’s seamless integration with the Switch 2’s capabilities has been a key factor in its sustained popularity. Nintendo’s weekly eShop data not only spotlight the dominant performance of Donkey Kong Bananza, but also shed light on the broader trends shaping the Switch 2’s software environment.
Core titles like Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, Super Mario Party Jamboree + Jamboree TV, and Mario Kart World continue to provide strong competition, with each holding prominent placements within the All Games top 10. A representative for Nintendo summarized the week’s activity by noting that Donkey Kong Bananza has once again secured the number one spot, marking an impressive run at the top, while no other major shifts occurred among the highest charting games. Full Nintendo Switch 2 eShop Charts – Week of January 4, 2026: Top 5 All Games: 1.
Donkey Kong Bananza 2.
Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition 3.
Super Mario Party Jamboree – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV 4.
Mario Kart World 5.
Cyberpunk 2077 Additional titles within the top 10 include Kirby Air Riders, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Hades 2 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, and Madden NFL 26 Deluxe Edition.
Rounding out the top 30 are hits like Hogwarts Legacy, Red Dead Redemption, Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time, Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, each updated for the Nintendo Switch 2 hardware. For download-only titles, Hades 2 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition takes the lead, followed by Red Dead Redemption, Fantasy Life i, Hollow Knight: Silksong, and No Man’s Sky – all optimized for the latest Nintendo platform. The ongoing performance of these games not only underscores the Nintendo Switch 2’s robust software lineup but also highlights the importance of both iconic franchises and innovative new entries in sustaining player engagement in the evolving digital market.
The weekly eShop rankings provide invaluable insight into consumer preferences and reveal which titles are capturing the attention of the Nintendo community as 2026 progresses. Dedicated fans and industry analysts can continue to monitor the latest Switch 2 and Switch 1 eShop rankings directly through Nintendo’s official channels, as the charts remain an essential barometer for digital gaming trends and publisher successes.
