Animal Crossing: New Horizons Switch 2 Edition Debuts Strongly in UK Boxed Charts
The UK boxed game charts this week have seen a notable shakeup thanks to the launch of Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Switch 2 Edition.
As the newest entry in Nintendo’s successful simulation franchise, this upgraded edition brings enhanced features to the next generation of Nintendo hardware, the highly-anticipated Switch 2.
Released exclusively for the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 platforms, Animal Crossing: New Horizons continues to build on its legacy as one of Nintendo’s best-selling titles.
According to the latest data compiled by GfK, Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Switch 2 Edition landed in the number two spot on its debut week in the United Kingdom boxed sales chart.
The title recorded impressive performance figures, with 59% of sales attributed to the new Nintendo Switch 2 hardware, while the remaining 41% came from the original Nintendo Switch version.
Industry analysts note that these robust results were supported by the game’s version 3.0 update, further stimulating interest and sales across both systems. Despite the strong debut, Animal Crossing: New Horizons was unable to unseat Mario Kart World, which maintained its dominance at the top of the chart.
Nintendo continues its exceptional run in software sales, demonstrating the ongoing appeal and market strength of its first-party titles on both legacy and next-generation platforms. Beyond Animal Crossing’s impressive launch, the charts also saw continued performances from Pokémon Legends: Z-A, Super Mario Party Jamboree, and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild—all featuring notable sales splits between Switch and Switch 2 editions.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Nintendo Switch Sports remain mainstays in the chart, further underscoring Nintendo’s widespread success across their current platforms. The rising adoption rate of Nintendo’s new hardware has also been reflected in the overall composition of the charts.
Titles like Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom reported that a significant share of their weekly sales came from the Switch 2 versions, highlighting a smooth transition and strong interest in Nintendo’s updated ecosystem. In an official statement, a Nintendo UK spokesperson remarked, "We're thrilled by the community's excitement for Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Switch 2 Edition and grateful for the enthusiasm which continues to drive our franchise’s growth on both existing and new hardware." With this latest performance, Animal Crossing: New Horizons once again underlines its place as a major force in the gaming landscape, now successfully bridging both generations of Switch hardware.
As Nintendo continues to roll out new updates and next-gen editions, industry watchers will be keenly observing how the publisher leverages its storied IPs to sustain momentum across the rapidly evolving console market.
As the newest entry in Nintendo’s successful simulation franchise, this upgraded edition brings enhanced features to the next generation of Nintendo hardware, the highly-anticipated Switch 2.
Released exclusively for the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 platforms, Animal Crossing: New Horizons continues to build on its legacy as one of Nintendo’s best-selling titles.
According to the latest data compiled by GfK, Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Switch 2 Edition landed in the number two spot on its debut week in the United Kingdom boxed sales chart.
The title recorded impressive performance figures, with 59% of sales attributed to the new Nintendo Switch 2 hardware, while the remaining 41% came from the original Nintendo Switch version.
Industry analysts note that these robust results were supported by the game’s version 3.0 update, further stimulating interest and sales across both systems. Despite the strong debut, Animal Crossing: New Horizons was unable to unseat Mario Kart World, which maintained its dominance at the top of the chart.
Nintendo continues its exceptional run in software sales, demonstrating the ongoing appeal and market strength of its first-party titles on both legacy and next-generation platforms. Beyond Animal Crossing’s impressive launch, the charts also saw continued performances from Pokémon Legends: Z-A, Super Mario Party Jamboree, and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild—all featuring notable sales splits between Switch and Switch 2 editions.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Nintendo Switch Sports remain mainstays in the chart, further underscoring Nintendo’s widespread success across their current platforms. The rising adoption rate of Nintendo’s new hardware has also been reflected in the overall composition of the charts.
Titles like Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom reported that a significant share of their weekly sales came from the Switch 2 versions, highlighting a smooth transition and strong interest in Nintendo’s updated ecosystem. In an official statement, a Nintendo UK spokesperson remarked, "We're thrilled by the community's excitement for Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Switch 2 Edition and grateful for the enthusiasm which continues to drive our franchise’s growth on both existing and new hardware." With this latest performance, Animal Crossing: New Horizons once again underlines its place as a major force in the gaming landscape, now successfully bridging both generations of Switch hardware.
As Nintendo continues to roll out new updates and next-gen editions, industry watchers will be keenly observing how the publisher leverages its storied IPs to sustain momentum across the rapidly evolving console market.
