In the latest roundup of UK retail game sales, Resident Evil Requiem has emerged as the top title, surpassing expectations and taking first place in the charts ahead of the highly anticipated Pokémon Pokopia.
This development comes as something of a surprise to industry watchers, many of whom expected Pokémon Pokopia to secure the number one ranking upon release.
Pokémon Pokopia, developed for both the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 platforms, suffered from significant physical stock shortages in its launch week.
Chris Dring of The Game Business reported that Pokopia was "seriously undersupplied" at retail stores, resulting in physical sales that failed to reach even half of what Pokémon Legends: Z-A accomplished during its debut week.
A check on major outlets such as Amazon, GAME, and The Game Collection revealed Pokopia to be out of stock or unavailable for order, while others like Smyths and Currys had already sold out for home delivery, offering only limited in-store availability.
Despite the high anticipation for the latest Pokémon release, these supply chain hurdles have evidently hindered Pokopia’s ability to challenge Resident Evil Requiem for the top spot.
In contrast, Capcom's Resident Evil Requiem—available on platforms including Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, PC, and Xbox—capitalized on its strong launch.
According to this week’s GfK compilation, the platform breakdown for Resident Evil Requiem saw PlayStation 5 accounting for 55% of sales, PC for 32%, Nintendo Switch 2 for 8%, and Xbox for 5%.
Notably, sales on Nintendo’s newest hardware narrowly surpassed those on Xbox, reflecting the continued momentum of the Switch successor in the UK.
Pokémon Pokopia ultimately debuted at number two on the UK charts, trailed by Mario Kart World and Pokémon Legends: Z-A, the latter of which achieved a combined 100% split across the Nintendo Switch generational platforms (Switch 2 with 57%, original Switch 43%).
The wider top 40 featured several other Nintendo and Capcom hits, including Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Super Mario Party Jamboree, and multiple entries in the Resident Evil franchise, coinciding with strong momentum in the wake of Requiem’s release. Nintendo continues to demonstrate resilience in boxed game sales, with its evergreen first-party titles and new releases like Pokémon Pokopia weathering external logistical pressures.
Meanwhile, Capcom’s Resident Evil series has underscored its appeal in the UK market with a multi-platform strategy and the timely launch of Requiem. This week’s results underline the impact that retail supply and platform diversity can have on sales performance, particularly as the Nintendo Switch 2 enters its stride.
The challenges faced by Pokémon Pokopia serve as a reminder of the importance of supply chain reliability in the increasingly competitive UK gaming landscape.
This development comes as something of a surprise to industry watchers, many of whom expected Pokémon Pokopia to secure the number one ranking upon release.
Pokémon Pokopia, developed for both the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 platforms, suffered from significant physical stock shortages in its launch week.
Chris Dring of The Game Business reported that Pokopia was "seriously undersupplied" at retail stores, resulting in physical sales that failed to reach even half of what Pokémon Legends: Z-A accomplished during its debut week.
A check on major outlets such as Amazon, GAME, and The Game Collection revealed Pokopia to be out of stock or unavailable for order, while others like Smyths and Currys had already sold out for home delivery, offering only limited in-store availability.
Despite the high anticipation for the latest Pokémon release, these supply chain hurdles have evidently hindered Pokopia’s ability to challenge Resident Evil Requiem for the top spot.
In contrast, Capcom's Resident Evil Requiem—available on platforms including Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, PC, and Xbox—capitalized on its strong launch.
According to this week’s GfK compilation, the platform breakdown for Resident Evil Requiem saw PlayStation 5 accounting for 55% of sales, PC for 32%, Nintendo Switch 2 for 8%, and Xbox for 5%.
Notably, sales on Nintendo’s newest hardware narrowly surpassed those on Xbox, reflecting the continued momentum of the Switch successor in the UK.
Pokémon Pokopia ultimately debuted at number two on the UK charts, trailed by Mario Kart World and Pokémon Legends: Z-A, the latter of which achieved a combined 100% split across the Nintendo Switch generational platforms (Switch 2 with 57%, original Switch 43%).
The wider top 40 featured several other Nintendo and Capcom hits, including Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Super Mario Party Jamboree, and multiple entries in the Resident Evil franchise, coinciding with strong momentum in the wake of Requiem’s release. Nintendo continues to demonstrate resilience in boxed game sales, with its evergreen first-party titles and new releases like Pokémon Pokopia weathering external logistical pressures.
Meanwhile, Capcom’s Resident Evil series has underscored its appeal in the UK market with a multi-platform strategy and the timely launch of Requiem. This week’s results underline the impact that retail supply and platform diversity can have on sales performance, particularly as the Nintendo Switch 2 enters its stride.
The challenges faced by Pokémon Pokopia serve as a reminder of the importance of supply chain reliability in the increasingly competitive UK gaming landscape.
