EA Sports FC 25 Scores Top 5 Placement as Nintendo Switch Charts in UK Weekly Sales

EA Sports FC 25 has surged back into the UK physical game charts this week, marking a notable achievement for both EA Sports and the Nintendo Switch.

As reported by UK market research firm GfK, the game climbed from 11th to 3rd position, cementing its status as the only Nintendo Switch title occupying a spot in the top five for the week ending Sunday, March 16th, 2025. EA Sports FC 25 continues the legacy of EA’s flagship football simulation series, formerly known as FIFA, and its robust sales performance across multiple platforms underlines the game's widespread appeal.

According to the latest GfK sales breakdown, 37% of EA Sports FC 25's physical copies sold were for Nintendo Switch, with an equal share going to PlayStation 5.

The remainder was split between PlayStation 4 (20%) and Xbox Series consoles (6%).

This even distribution illustrates how EA has effectively broadened its fanbase through strong cross-platform support, with the Nintendo Switch maintaining an important foothold in competitive console markets like the UK. Elsewhere in the top five, WWE 2K25 debuted in first place, capitalizing on the popularity of professional wrestling titles, while ‘Split Fiction’ was bumped down to fourth position despite accumulating impressive early sales figures of over 2 million units since release.

Astro Bot—a title celebrated as the 2024 Game of the Year—claimed fifth place, outperforming long-time chart staple Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. The Nintendo Switch continues to show resilience in the UK market thanks to a steady stream of bestsellers.

Franchise entries like Minecraft, Super Mario Party Jamboree, Nintendo Switch Sports, and Super Mario Bros.

Wonder maintained a strong presence in the top 15.

Notably, Super Mario Bros.

Wonder is regaining traction, likely bolstered by this year’s MAR10 sales promotions. The story of Suikoden I & II HD Remaster Gate Rune & Dunan Unification Wars also reflects Switch’s momentum in the physical retail space.

Even as the title slipped from 4th to 30th in the overall chart, the Nintendo Switch version emerged as the best-selling edition in the UK, accounting for 56% of all physical units sold.

In comparison, PlayStation 5 represented 39% and Xbox Series systems accounted for 6%, further exemplifying the Switch’s continued relevance for third-party releases. In summary, EA Sports FC 25’s resurgence and Nintendo Switch’s firm grasp on the charts demonstrate that, even in a deeply competitive multi-platform landscape, Nintendo’s hybrid console remains a significant force in the physical games market.

With highly anticipated releases and enduring favorites like Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Super Mario Bros.

Wonder, the Switch continues to keep pace with the latest trends and player preferences in the UK.

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