UK Sales Charts: Mafia The Old Country Tops, Mario Kart World Slips to Second on Nintendo Switch

Mafia: The Old Country Rises to No.

1 in UK Charts, Surpassing Mario Kart World on Nintendo Switch The latest UK game sales charts have arrived, with Mafia: The Old Country making a commanding debut by seizing the number one spot.

Released across multiple platforms, Mafia: The Old Country outperformed established heavyweights, most notably pushing Nintendo's Mario Kart World down to second place for the week ending June 2024.

This marks an impressive launch for the title and reflects shifting interests among UK gamers as new releases shake up the established order. A Closer Look at the Top Performers The UK sales rankings, compiled by market research firm GfK, reveal several noteworthy trends for Nintendo Switch titles and other major releases.

Mario Kart World, a perennial chart-topper, now holds the number two position after being dethroned by Mafia: The Old Country.

Meanwhile, Donkey Kong Bananza demonstrates enduring popularity by easily maintaining a spot within the top five. Two pivotal entries, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and its sequel, Tears of the Kingdom, continue to capture attention.

Platform data shows the original Breath of the Wild's sales still favor the Nintendo Switch (57%) over Switch 2 (43%), while Tears of the Kingdom presents a nearly even split: 51% on the Switch and 49% on the next-generation Switch 2 hardware.

These figures highlight the robust staying power and cross-platform appeal of Nintendo’s flagship franchises. Newcomers and Notable Chart Movements Elsewhere in the top 10, Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings Game achieved a strong debut at number eight, despite facing critical headwinds.

According to sales data, the title's success is driven overwhelmingly by Nintendo Switch players, accounting for 81% of first-week purchases, while PlayStation 5 made up the balance. Sega’s recent launch, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles 2, entered the rankings at number 25, with PlayStation 5 leading in sales at 68%, followed by Nintendo Switch (22%) and Xbox (11%).

These splits affirm the popularity of multiplatform releases and the ongoing dominance of the Switch among key demographics. Other established Nintendo titles such as Super Mario Party Jamboree and Super Mario Odyssey continue to enjoy strong placement, underlining the platform’s evergreen appeal.

Switch-exclusive releases and platform-specific splits—like the 64%/36% division for Super Mario Party Jamboree between Switch and Switch 2—show how Nintendo's multigenerational user base interacts with new content. Summary: Nintendo Switch Remains a Sales Powerhouse The latest GfK-compiled UK charts illustrate the resilience of Nintendo’s software library, even as high-profile new releases alter the leaderboard.

Mafia: The Old Country’s impressive debut signals strong demand for fresh content, but iconic Nintendo franchises on both Switch and Switch 2 remain constants, showing considerable staying power in the face of new competition.

With a diverse lineup spanning both first- and third-party releases, the Nintendo eShop and retail channels continue to serve as pivotal sales vectors across the gaming landscape.

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