Mario Kart World Dominates UK Physical Charts for Third Consecutive Week

Mario Kart World Dominates UK Physical Charts for Third Consecutive Week The latest UK physical game sales charts have reaffirmed Mario Kart World's enduring popularity, as the acclaimed title has retained its number one position for the third week in a row.

This consistent performance further cements Nintendo’s stronghold over the retail market, especially on the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 platforms.

Compiled by sales analytics firm GfK, these results highlight the sustained appeal of Nintendo’s franchises amid a competitive lineup of titles from leading developers. Mario Kart World, published by Nintendo, first launched to critical and commercial success and has demonstrated remarkable longevity.

Its ongoing dominance in the charts exemplifies how the franchise continues to engage gamers both new and returning.

Notably, the support from the Nintendo Switch and its successor, Switch 2, has been pivotal, with these platforms accounting for a significant proportion of physical game sales across multiple top ten entries. Nintendo’s portfolio continues to outperform, with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe rising to fourth place, maintaining strong sales momentum years after its original release.

This resilience underscores the strength of Nintendo’s first-party titles and the consistent demand from the dedicated Switch user base. In a statement reflected through the latest retail data, Mario Kart World leads a robust cast of chart-topping titles.

Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition has secured the second position, with a diversified platform performance, including 24% sales on Switch 2 and 61% on PC.

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Breath of the Wild continue their top ten streaks, with Tears of the Kingdom achieving a notable 69% of its sales from Switch 2, signaling strong adoption of Nintendo’s latest hardware iteration. New entries, such as RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army, debuted at number eight.

The title’s split between PlayStation 5 and Nintendo’s platforms further reflects the cross-platform appeal of remastered classics among dedicated fans.

Super Mario Party Jamboree is also making significant gains, climbing towards the top ten as anticipation builds for its upcoming Switch 2 expansion. A further breakdown of the top 40 chart reveals broad support for Nintendo hardware, with multiplatform titles such as Hogwarts Legacy and Sonic X Shadow Generations demonstrating healthy sales splits.

Mario Kart World’s leadership at the top exemplifies the franchise’s status as a market driver, inspiring further confidence in Nintendo’s lineup heading into the next quarter. As Nintendo continues delivering hit after hit on both Switch and Switch 2 consoles, the publisher’s strategy of leveraging beloved franchises and sustained support for its hardware platforms has proven successful.

The UK physical charts, as compiled by GfK, show that the demand for Nintendo games on both legacy and next-gen systems remains robust and unwavering. With Mario Kart World and other major franchises at the helm, Nintendo’s grip on the UK retail scene shows no sign of waning, providing clear evidence of the enduring loyalty among Switch and Switch 2 gamers.

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