The latest Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of May 17, 2026 show a notable shake-up at the top of the digital storefront.
Yoshi and the Mysterious Book surged to the number one position on the Switch 2 eShop primarily through pre-load activity, unseating Pokémon Pokopia which had been dominant since its launch.
The weekly ranking highlights both major first-party releases and a broad mix of third-party and legacy titles across the platform.
Chart highlights and context
Yoshi and the Mysterious Book entered the charts at number one thanks to pre-loads accrued ahead of its release next week.
In journalistic terms: Yoshi's pre-release downloads propelled the title to the top of the Switch 2 eShop rankings before the game's official launch.
Pokémon Pokopia, which had been virtually unstoppable since release, fell to number two in the new chart.
The new rankings also saw Indiana Jones and the Great Circle break into the top five, while indie title Outbound secured a top ten spot.
Top 10 — Nintendo Switch 2 eShop (week of May 17, 2026)
1.
Yoshi and the Mysterious Book
2.
Pokemon Pokopia
3.
Mario Kart World
4.
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
5.
Pokemon Legends: Z-A – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
6.
Donkey Kong Bananza
7.
Super Mario Bros.
Wonder – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabel Park
8.
Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
9.
Outbound
10.
Mouse: P.I. For Hire
Download-only chart snapshot
The download-only list continues to favor a mix of indie and ported titles.
Mixtape leads the download-only rankings, followed by Subnautica – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition and Sektori.
Established single-player ports such as Fallout 4 and The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim remain strong performers in the digital-only top 30.
What this means for Nintendo Switch 2 and publishers
Pre-load activity can significantly influence weekly eShop standings, especially around high-profile releases.
First-party Nintendo brands and major third-party ports continue to occupy prominent positions on the Switch 2 eShop, reinforcing Nintendo's digital ecosystem as a key sales channel for both new releases and upgraded editions.
For ongoing coverage, you can keep track of the Nintendo eShop charts for both Switch 1 and Switch 2 here.
Yoshi and the Mysterious Book surged to the number one position on the Switch 2 eShop primarily through pre-load activity, unseating Pokémon Pokopia which had been dominant since its launch.
The weekly ranking highlights both major first-party releases and a broad mix of third-party and legacy titles across the platform.
Chart highlights and context
Yoshi and the Mysterious Book entered the charts at number one thanks to pre-loads accrued ahead of its release next week.
In journalistic terms: Yoshi's pre-release downloads propelled the title to the top of the Switch 2 eShop rankings before the game's official launch.
Pokémon Pokopia, which had been virtually unstoppable since release, fell to number two in the new chart.
The new rankings also saw Indiana Jones and the Great Circle break into the top five, while indie title Outbound secured a top ten spot.
Top 10 — Nintendo Switch 2 eShop (week of May 17, 2026)
1.
Yoshi and the Mysterious Book
2.
Pokemon Pokopia
3.
Mario Kart World
4.
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
5.
Pokemon Legends: Z-A – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
6.
Donkey Kong Bananza
7.
Super Mario Bros.
Wonder – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabel Park
8.
Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
9.
Outbound
10.
Mouse: P.I. For Hire
Download-only chart snapshot
The download-only list continues to favor a mix of indie and ported titles.
Mixtape leads the download-only rankings, followed by Subnautica – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition and Sektori.
Established single-player ports such as Fallout 4 and The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim remain strong performers in the digital-only top 30.
What this means for Nintendo Switch 2 and publishers
Pre-load activity can significantly influence weekly eShop standings, especially around high-profile releases.
First-party Nintendo brands and major third-party ports continue to occupy prominent positions on the Switch 2 eShop, reinforcing Nintendo's digital ecosystem as a key sales channel for both new releases and upgraded editions.
For ongoing coverage, you can keep track of the Nintendo eShop charts for both Switch 1 and Switch 2 here.
