UK Boxed Game Charts See Major Shifts With Metal Gear Solid Delta and Strong Nintendo Switch 2 Presence

The latest UK boxed game charts have arrived, delivering significant changes at the top as major releases shake up the leaderboard and Nintendo Switch 2 grows its impact in the market.

Notably, the retail launch of Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater—Konami’s highly anticipated remake—seized the number one spot.

Launched for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, the game saw a striking platform split: the PlayStation 5 accounted for an overwhelming 93% of physical sales, affirming Sony’s strong market presence for boxed releases.

Alongside Konami’s success, the arrival of Gears of War: Reloaded made waves by debuting at number three on the charts.

Intriguingly, physical copies were exclusive to PlayStation 5, as no boxed edition was offered for the Xbox platform, underscoring ongoing shifts in publisher and platform strategies. Nintendo continues to maintain robust sales momentum in the UK retail market.

Mario Kart World, a franchise favorite, secured the second position, demonstrating ongoing consumer demand for flagship Switch titles.

Meanwhile, Donkey Kong Bananza slipped to number six this week, yet remains a notable presence in the top ten. Kirby and the Forgotten Land made its debut on the Nintendo Switch 2, opening in seventh place.

The updated version achieved an impressive split, with 85% of sales on Switch 2 versus the original model.

The data signals strong early adoption of Nintendo’s next-generation hardware among buyers of new releases.

Other family-friendly and franchise staples also performed strongly, with Super Mario Party Jamboree and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom both posting solid splits across Switch and Switch 2. Rounding out the top ten, Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar broke into ninth place, with 59% of its sales attributed to the Switch 2.

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4, another high-profile multiplatform title, also enjoyed significant Switch 2 engagement, making up 25% of its total sales.

Market research firm GfK compiled the data, reinforcing Nintendo’s continued strength in boxed software sales.

As the Switch 2 makes its mark, classic franchises and new releases are combining to keep the platform at the forefront of the UK’s physical games market.

Lower down the rankings, SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance debuted at a disappointing twenty-first position, with PlayStation 5 taking the bulk of sales at 75%.

Elsewhere, staples such as Hogwarts Legacy, Minecraft, and Grand Theft Auto V retained solid positions, reflecting broad, enduring popularity across generations and devices. This week’s UK boxed games chart illustrates a competitive ecosystem where major launches and hardware innovation drive continued shifts in consumer buying patterns.

With Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater dominating the charts and the Switch 2’s share rising, both longtime fans and industry watchers have much to track as the retail landscape evolves.

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