Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition Drops in UK Game Charts After Strong Launch

Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition, developed by Monolith Soft and published by Nintendo, made an enthusiastic entry into the UK physical game charts last week.

Hailed as a long-anticipated re-release for the Nintendo Switch, this updated edition of the beloved 2015 Wii U RPG quickly captured attention, gaining a strong second-place debut.

However, in the latest rankings compiled by GfK, the title experienced a steep drop to 13th position, underscoring the competitive and fast-paced nature of the current Nintendo Switch marketplace. Assassin’s Creed Shadows from Ubisoft has retained its dominant position, holding onto the top spot for another week.

Meanwhile, Atomfall—Fireshine’s British apocalyptic survival game—entered the charts at number two, signaling strong launch momentum on multiple platforms.

Nintendo continues to rely on its evergreen titles, with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Minecraft maintaining stable placements at seventh and eighth, respectively.

Additionally, Hello Kitty Island Adventure enjoyed an impressive Switch debut, securing the tenth spot in its first week. A Nintendo spokesperson issued a statement explaining that, while new entries like Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition can spur early sales surges, long-term chart success often hinges on a game’s continued engagement and fan community support.

The Switch platform in particular is renowned for sustaining older titles near the top of sales charts—a testament to Nintendo’s enduring software strategy. Elsewhere in this week’s top 40, Super Mario Party Jamboree, Super Mario Bros.

Wonder, and iconic legacy titles such as Animal Crossing: New Horizons and Nintendo Switch Sports all posted steady performances.

The detailed GfK report also highlights platform distribution, with releases like EA Sports FC 25 achieving a notable 42% share on Switch, and new entries such as Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed showing strong multi-platform support. Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition’s dip down the charts is not uncommon for Nintendo Switch exclusives post-launch.

For fans and industry observers, the shifting rankings provide a key insight into consumer interests and emerging trends across the eShop and physical retail markets.

Ubisoft, Fireshine, and Nintendo all demonstrate the evolving landscape of platform exclusivity, cross-platform launches, and the sustained popularity of established franchises. With sales data constantly in flux and new Switch titles regularly announced via Nintendo Direct presentations, each week presents fresh opportunities and challenges for publishers and developers.

As the industry heads into the second quarter of 2025, attention remains squarely on how recent Nintendo releases will continue to perform amid an ever-expanding global gaming audience.

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