The latest UK software sales chart for the week ending August 1, 2026 shows a mix of new entries and steady performers across platforms, with a high-profile Microsoft debut and a new physical release tied to Nintendo hardware.
Halo: Campaign Evolved arrives at No. 1 in its first week, while Nintendo's Splatoon Raiders slips only one spot to No. 2 after topping the chart in its debut.
Meanwhile, the physical version of Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition makes a chart appearance at No. 16.
Chart highlights and movement
- Halo: Campaign Evolved (Microsoft) debuts at No. 1 for the week ending August 1, 2026, marking the top new release on the UK software chart.
- Splatoon Raiders (Nintendo) was No. 1 last week and moved down a single position to No. 2 in its second week, a minimal decline that underscores continued consumer interest.
- Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag Resynced (Ubisoft) and Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream (Nintendo) remain in the top five at No. 3 and No. 4 respectively.
- Pokemon Pokopia (Nintendo) holds firm at No. 5.
- Resident Evil Requiem (Capcom) climbed to No. 6 from No. 17 the previous week, representing one of the most significant upward moves in the top 20.
Notable debuts and catalog performance
The physical Nintendo Switch 2 edition of Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition entered the chart at No. 16, marking the boxed release's first appearance on the UK weekly software chart.
Other notable catalog performances include LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga returning to the top 20 at No. 14 and Ghost of Yotei rising to No. 11 from No. 23.
Long-running titles continue to show staying power.
Mario Kart World, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Animal Crossing: New Horizons and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom remain on the chart, reflecting consistent demand for Nintendo first-party titles on eShop and physical retail.
Full top 40 overview
The week's top 40 includes a broad mix of publishers and genres, from big new releases and remasters to enduring catalog sellers.
Publishers represented in the list include Microsoft, Nintendo, Ubisoft, Capcom, Warner Bros.
Interactive, Sony Computer Entertainment, Electronic Arts, Bandai Namco and Take 2.
For readers tracking weekly UK retail performance, this chart provides a snapshot of what's currently selling across platforms, with particular attention to how new releases and physical editions perform during their initial weeks.
You can keep track of all UK software sales posts and weekly charts here.
Halo: Campaign Evolved arrives at No. 1 in its first week, while Nintendo's Splatoon Raiders slips only one spot to No. 2 after topping the chart in its debut.
Meanwhile, the physical version of Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition makes a chart appearance at No. 16.
Chart highlights and movement
- Halo: Campaign Evolved (Microsoft) debuts at No. 1 for the week ending August 1, 2026, marking the top new release on the UK software chart.
- Splatoon Raiders (Nintendo) was No. 1 last week and moved down a single position to No. 2 in its second week, a minimal decline that underscores continued consumer interest.
- Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag Resynced (Ubisoft) and Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream (Nintendo) remain in the top five at No. 3 and No. 4 respectively.
- Pokemon Pokopia (Nintendo) holds firm at No. 5.
- Resident Evil Requiem (Capcom) climbed to No. 6 from No. 17 the previous week, representing one of the most significant upward moves in the top 20.
Notable debuts and catalog performance
The physical Nintendo Switch 2 edition of Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition entered the chart at No. 16, marking the boxed release's first appearance on the UK weekly software chart.
Other notable catalog performances include LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga returning to the top 20 at No. 14 and Ghost of Yotei rising to No. 11 from No. 23.
Long-running titles continue to show staying power.
Mario Kart World, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Animal Crossing: New Horizons and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom remain on the chart, reflecting consistent demand for Nintendo first-party titles on eShop and physical retail.
Full top 40 overview
The week's top 40 includes a broad mix of publishers and genres, from big new releases and remasters to enduring catalog sellers.
Publishers represented in the list include Microsoft, Nintendo, Ubisoft, Capcom, Warner Bros.
Interactive, Sony Computer Entertainment, Electronic Arts, Bandai Namco and Take 2.
For readers tracking weekly UK retail performance, this chart provides a snapshot of what's currently selling across platforms, with particular attention to how new releases and physical editions perform during their initial weeks.
You can keep track of all UK software sales posts and weekly charts here.
