Nintendo Continues to Shine in UK Software Sales Charts: Mario Kart World and Pokémon Legends: Z-A Drive Nintendo Switch Success
The latest UK software sales chart for the week ending December 27, 2025, highlights yet another impressive performance by Nintendo, reinforcing the company's enduring appeal within the industry and the loyalty of the Nintendo Switch player base.
Updated data shows that Nintendo currently holds two spots in the top five, with Mario Kart World securing second place and the long-standing fan favorite Mario Kart 8 Deluxe climbing up to fifth.
Leading the overall chart is EA SPORTS FC 26 from Electronic Arts, maintaining its number one position for the second consecutive week.
Closely following, Mario Kart World—Nintendo’s recent addition to the iconic racing franchise—continues to perform exceptionally well since its launch, testifying to the series’ lasting popularity and critical acclaim on the Nintendo Switch.
Meanwhile, Pokémon Legends: Z-A sits just behind at fourth, underscoring the continued strength of the Pokémon brand and its substantial following on Nintendo’s versatile platform. Nintendo’s dominance does not stop there.
Several other Nintendo-published titles make an appearance throughout the top 40, including Minecraft (6th), Donkey Kong Bananza (8th), Nintendo Switch Sports (9th), Animal Crossing: New Horizons (13th), Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 (14th), and Super Mario Bros.
Wonder (21st).
This robust representation speaks to the developer’s consistent ability to deliver engaging and high-quality experiences across genres. In a statement provided for the chart update, a representative from GfK Entertainment, which compiles UK retail software sales data, remarked that "Nintendo continues to demonstrate exceptional staying power within the UK market, driven by multi-generational franchises and the enduring success of the Nintendo Switch hardware platform." The latest chart reinforces the idea that Nintendo's strong portfolio of exclusives continues to resonate with a broad range of consumers, capturing new fans while keeping longtime players engaged. Additional industry heavyweights such as Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 (Activision Blizzard, 3rd), Grand Theft Auto V (Take 2, 10th), and Ghost of Yotei (Sony Computer Entertainment, 12th) reflect a diverse and competitive software market in the UK.
However, Nintendo's extensive catalog, bolstered by both innovative new releases and well-supported legacy titles, distinctly stands out. The Nintendo Switch—launched globally in March 2017—has consistently received a steady cadence of high-profile releases, many setting notable sales milestones.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, for example, has crossed over 60 million units worldwide, reaffirming its place as one of the best-selling video games of all time.
As 2025 draws to a close, Nintendo’s exceptional performance in the UK software sales chart illustrates the publisher’s strategic acumen and deep understanding of its player base.
With continued software innovation and aggressive eShop support, the momentum is set to continue well into the coming year.
For ongoing updates on UK software sales and more Nintendo news, stay tuned to this channel and follow the latest Nintendo Direct announcements and eShop releases.
Updated data shows that Nintendo currently holds two spots in the top five, with Mario Kart World securing second place and the long-standing fan favorite Mario Kart 8 Deluxe climbing up to fifth.
Leading the overall chart is EA SPORTS FC 26 from Electronic Arts, maintaining its number one position for the second consecutive week.
Closely following, Mario Kart World—Nintendo’s recent addition to the iconic racing franchise—continues to perform exceptionally well since its launch, testifying to the series’ lasting popularity and critical acclaim on the Nintendo Switch.
Meanwhile, Pokémon Legends: Z-A sits just behind at fourth, underscoring the continued strength of the Pokémon brand and its substantial following on Nintendo’s versatile platform. Nintendo’s dominance does not stop there.
Several other Nintendo-published titles make an appearance throughout the top 40, including Minecraft (6th), Donkey Kong Bananza (8th), Nintendo Switch Sports (9th), Animal Crossing: New Horizons (13th), Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 (14th), and Super Mario Bros.
Wonder (21st).
This robust representation speaks to the developer’s consistent ability to deliver engaging and high-quality experiences across genres. In a statement provided for the chart update, a representative from GfK Entertainment, which compiles UK retail software sales data, remarked that "Nintendo continues to demonstrate exceptional staying power within the UK market, driven by multi-generational franchises and the enduring success of the Nintendo Switch hardware platform." The latest chart reinforces the idea that Nintendo's strong portfolio of exclusives continues to resonate with a broad range of consumers, capturing new fans while keeping longtime players engaged. Additional industry heavyweights such as Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 (Activision Blizzard, 3rd), Grand Theft Auto V (Take 2, 10th), and Ghost of Yotei (Sony Computer Entertainment, 12th) reflect a diverse and competitive software market in the UK.
However, Nintendo's extensive catalog, bolstered by both innovative new releases and well-supported legacy titles, distinctly stands out. The Nintendo Switch—launched globally in March 2017—has consistently received a steady cadence of high-profile releases, many setting notable sales milestones.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, for example, has crossed over 60 million units worldwide, reaffirming its place as one of the best-selling video games of all time.
As 2025 draws to a close, Nintendo’s exceptional performance in the UK software sales chart illustrates the publisher’s strategic acumen and deep understanding of its player base.
With continued software innovation and aggressive eShop support, the momentum is set to continue well into the coming year.
For ongoing updates on UK software sales and more Nintendo news, stay tuned to this channel and follow the latest Nintendo Direct announcements and eShop releases.
