The latest UK software sales chart for the week ending August 29, 2026, confirms a strong launch week for two high-profile releases.
Konami’s Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 opened at number one overall, while Bandai Namco Entertainment’s Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition secured a top-five placement.
The Official Charts Top 40 for that week mixes recent releases with established catalogue sellers across Nintendo Switch, the new Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and Xbox platforms.
Konami’s Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 debuted at No.1 in the UK software chart.
The platform distribution for the release was heavily weighted toward PlayStation 5, which accounted for approximately 80% of sales, followed by an 11% share on Nintendo Switch 2, 3% on the original Nintendo Switch, and 6% on Xbox platforms.
In journalistic terms: Konami’s compilation launched at the top of the chart, with the majority of purchases coming from PS5 owners and a modest but notable contribution from Nintendo Switch 2 buyers.
Bandai Namco’s Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition entered the chart at No.5.
Reporters noted that, despite being sold as a lower-priced game-key card offering, the Tarnished Edition managed a strong debut inside the top five, reflecting continued consumer demand for FromSoftware’s franchise across formats.
Other notable placements in the week-ending Aug. 29 chart include Electronic Arts’ Star Wars: Zero Company at No.2 and EA Sports FC 26 at No.3.
Nintendo continued to perform well across its catalogue: Pokémon Pokopia held No.4, Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream remained in the top 10, and multiple Mario titles—Mario Kart World and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe—also featured in the top 25.
Legacy and catalogue titles such as Grand Theft Auto V and Minecraft maintained positions in the top 40, underscoring the staying power of older releases.
The week’s rankings highlight how new releases and compilations can quickly climb the charts while established IPs provide consistent market presence.
For those tracking weekly UK software sales, the full top 40 for the week ending August 29, 2026, shows a mix of platform-first interest and enduring franchise performance across Nintendo, PlayStation, and Xbox ecosystems.
Konami’s Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 opened at number one overall, while Bandai Namco Entertainment’s Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition secured a top-five placement.
The Official Charts Top 40 for that week mixes recent releases with established catalogue sellers across Nintendo Switch, the new Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and Xbox platforms.
Konami’s Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 debuted at No.1 in the UK software chart.
The platform distribution for the release was heavily weighted toward PlayStation 5, which accounted for approximately 80% of sales, followed by an 11% share on Nintendo Switch 2, 3% on the original Nintendo Switch, and 6% on Xbox platforms.
In journalistic terms: Konami’s compilation launched at the top of the chart, with the majority of purchases coming from PS5 owners and a modest but notable contribution from Nintendo Switch 2 buyers.
Bandai Namco’s Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition entered the chart at No.5.
Reporters noted that, despite being sold as a lower-priced game-key card offering, the Tarnished Edition managed a strong debut inside the top five, reflecting continued consumer demand for FromSoftware’s franchise across formats.
Other notable placements in the week-ending Aug. 29 chart include Electronic Arts’ Star Wars: Zero Company at No.2 and EA Sports FC 26 at No.3.
Nintendo continued to perform well across its catalogue: Pokémon Pokopia held No.4, Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream remained in the top 10, and multiple Mario titles—Mario Kart World and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe—also featured in the top 25.
Legacy and catalogue titles such as Grand Theft Auto V and Minecraft maintained positions in the top 40, underscoring the staying power of older releases.
The week’s rankings highlight how new releases and compilations can quickly climb the charts while established IPs provide consistent market presence.
For those tracking weekly UK software sales, the full top 40 for the week ending August 29, 2026, shows a mix of platform-first interest and enduring franchise performance across Nintendo, PlayStation, and Xbox ecosystems.
