The latest UK physical gaming sales charts reveal continued strength from Nintendo-published titles on both the Nintendo Switch and the new Switch 2 hardware, with Mario Kart World once again securing the top position across retail outlets.
As tracked by market research firm GfK, this week's top 40 showcases a familiar dominance of first-party Nintendo games, while a number of other high-profile releases fluctuate in rank. After jumping to a notable second-place debut just last week, Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade experienced a steep decline, falling fifteen spots to 17th place.
The Square Enix-developed reimagining launched on the Switch 2 with strong initial numbers but now sits just one spot behind Nintendo’s Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, which has staged an impressive return to the top 20.
According to GfK’s latest data, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond climbed to 16th this week, benefitting from strong Switch 2 sales—a platform that accounted for 82% of its retail units. With these shifts in the rankings, long-standing favorites have reclaimed their places near the summit.
Mario Kart World retained its lead in the UK charts, bolstered by widespread appeal on both Switch generations.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons secured second place, with a notable 71% of sales on the original Switch and 29% on Switch 2.
Pokémon Legends: Z-A follows in third, as it continues to capture fans with its fresh take on the franchise, garnering 56% of its units sold on Switch and 44% on Switch 2. Rounding out the top five are Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Grand Theft Auto V, with Minecraft also charting consistently at number six.
Other notable Nintendo-published hits in the top 20 include Super Mario Party Jamboree (11th place; 67% Switch, 33% Switch 2), Super Mario Bros.
Wonder (18th), and Nintendo Switch Sports (14th). The chart also highlights the impact of ongoing support for multiple hardware platforms.
For instance, Nintendo’s dual-platform strategy has allowed bestselling titles like The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Breath of the Wild to maintain their spots in the top 25, registering significant sales splits between Switch and Switch 2.
Moreover, legacy titles such as Crash Bandicoot N.
Sane Trilogy and dark horse entries like Ghost of Yotei and Donkey Kong Bananza continue to find their audiences. The return of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond to the upper echelon of retail performance underscores renewed interest following recent Nintendo Direct announcements and Switch 2 hardware optimism.
"While last week saw Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade achieve a strong debut, we've witnessed a substantial reshuffling as fan-favorite franchises reassert their dominance," the latest GfK report indicates through sales numbers. For gaming industry observers, the weekly UK sales chart serves as a reliable snapshot of ongoing trends in player preferences—especially amid the transition to new Nintendo hardware.
As ever, first-party Nintendo games remain a driving force at retail, with multi-platform releases and fan-favorite IPs continuing to shape the landscape.
As tracked by market research firm GfK, this week's top 40 showcases a familiar dominance of first-party Nintendo games, while a number of other high-profile releases fluctuate in rank. After jumping to a notable second-place debut just last week, Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade experienced a steep decline, falling fifteen spots to 17th place.
The Square Enix-developed reimagining launched on the Switch 2 with strong initial numbers but now sits just one spot behind Nintendo’s Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, which has staged an impressive return to the top 20.
According to GfK’s latest data, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond climbed to 16th this week, benefitting from strong Switch 2 sales—a platform that accounted for 82% of its retail units. With these shifts in the rankings, long-standing favorites have reclaimed their places near the summit.
Mario Kart World retained its lead in the UK charts, bolstered by widespread appeal on both Switch generations.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons secured second place, with a notable 71% of sales on the original Switch and 29% on Switch 2.
Pokémon Legends: Z-A follows in third, as it continues to capture fans with its fresh take on the franchise, garnering 56% of its units sold on Switch and 44% on Switch 2. Rounding out the top five are Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Grand Theft Auto V, with Minecraft also charting consistently at number six.
Other notable Nintendo-published hits in the top 20 include Super Mario Party Jamboree (11th place; 67% Switch, 33% Switch 2), Super Mario Bros.
Wonder (18th), and Nintendo Switch Sports (14th). The chart also highlights the impact of ongoing support for multiple hardware platforms.
For instance, Nintendo’s dual-platform strategy has allowed bestselling titles like The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Breath of the Wild to maintain their spots in the top 25, registering significant sales splits between Switch and Switch 2.
Moreover, legacy titles such as Crash Bandicoot N.
Sane Trilogy and dark horse entries like Ghost of Yotei and Donkey Kong Bananza continue to find their audiences. The return of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond to the upper echelon of retail performance underscores renewed interest following recent Nintendo Direct announcements and Switch 2 hardware optimism.
"While last week saw Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade achieve a strong debut, we've witnessed a substantial reshuffling as fan-favorite franchises reassert their dominance," the latest GfK report indicates through sales numbers. For gaming industry observers, the weekly UK sales chart serves as a reliable snapshot of ongoing trends in player preferences—especially amid the transition to new Nintendo hardware.
As ever, first-party Nintendo games remain a driving force at retail, with multi-platform releases and fan-favorite IPs continuing to shape the landscape.
