The latest UK software sales chart for the week ending December 6, 2025, has arrived, offering key insights into the performance of high-profile releases for the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 platforms.
This week’s chart features the much-anticipated Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, developed and published by Nintendo, marking a significant milestone for the company and the beloved Metroid franchise. Released on December 3, 2025, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond made a commanding debut, landing within the top three positions on the weekly chart.
According to official chart data, the majority of physical sales were registered on Nintendo’s latest hardware, the Nintendo Switch 2, which accounted for 83 percent of purchases.
The remaining 17 percent of sales occurred on the original Nintendo Switch platform, reflecting Nintendo’s successful cross-generational strategy as the Switch 2 continues to gain momentum in the market. While Metroid Prime 4: Beyond’s launch week sales were notable, it’s worth highlighting a direct comparison to Metroid Dread, another recent entry in the Metroid series.
Physical launch sales for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond were approximately 15 percent lower than those of Metroid Dread.
However, this shortfall amounts to just a few thousand units and does not diminish the overall strong performance of the latest release, which benefits from a growing install base on the Nintendo Switch 2 and continued support for the original Switch hardware. Nintendo’s strong presence on the UK software sales chart was further reinforced by other major titles, including Mario Kart World in the number two position and Pokémon Legends: Z-A at number four.
Additional Nintendo-published games such as Donkey Kong Bananza, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, and the ever-popular Mario Kart 8 Deluxe also remained in the top rankings, demonstrating the enduring popularity of the company’s first-party offerings. A Nintendo representative, speaking on the robust launch of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, emphasized the company’s commitment to providing compelling experiences across both generations of its flagship console hardware.
The mix of sales between Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch platforms, they noted, “reflects our goal to support our community wherever they are in our ecosystem.” Elsewhere in the UK sales chart, EA Sports FC 26 from Electronic Arts secured the top spot for a consecutive week, while Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Battlefield 6, from Activision Blizzard and Electronic Arts respectively, continued to perform strongly.
Titles from Bandai Namco Entertainment and Sony Computer Entertainment also maintained significant positions in the top 10, underscoring a dynamic and competitive market landscape as the end-of-year season approaches. With Metroid Prime 4: Beyond’s impressive debut and a notable sales distribution across the Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch, the platform’s extensive lineup continues to drive hardware and software success for Nintendo.
As the holiday period progresses, industry observers will be watching closely to see how these titles perform and what new milestones may be reached in the UK and beyond.
This week’s chart features the much-anticipated Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, developed and published by Nintendo, marking a significant milestone for the company and the beloved Metroid franchise. Released on December 3, 2025, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond made a commanding debut, landing within the top three positions on the weekly chart.
According to official chart data, the majority of physical sales were registered on Nintendo’s latest hardware, the Nintendo Switch 2, which accounted for 83 percent of purchases.
The remaining 17 percent of sales occurred on the original Nintendo Switch platform, reflecting Nintendo’s successful cross-generational strategy as the Switch 2 continues to gain momentum in the market. While Metroid Prime 4: Beyond’s launch week sales were notable, it’s worth highlighting a direct comparison to Metroid Dread, another recent entry in the Metroid series.
Physical launch sales for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond were approximately 15 percent lower than those of Metroid Dread.
However, this shortfall amounts to just a few thousand units and does not diminish the overall strong performance of the latest release, which benefits from a growing install base on the Nintendo Switch 2 and continued support for the original Switch hardware. Nintendo’s strong presence on the UK software sales chart was further reinforced by other major titles, including Mario Kart World in the number two position and Pokémon Legends: Z-A at number four.
Additional Nintendo-published games such as Donkey Kong Bananza, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, and the ever-popular Mario Kart 8 Deluxe also remained in the top rankings, demonstrating the enduring popularity of the company’s first-party offerings. A Nintendo representative, speaking on the robust launch of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, emphasized the company’s commitment to providing compelling experiences across both generations of its flagship console hardware.
The mix of sales between Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch platforms, they noted, “reflects our goal to support our community wherever they are in our ecosystem.” Elsewhere in the UK sales chart, EA Sports FC 26 from Electronic Arts secured the top spot for a consecutive week, while Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Battlefield 6, from Activision Blizzard and Electronic Arts respectively, continued to perform strongly.
Titles from Bandai Namco Entertainment and Sony Computer Entertainment also maintained significant positions in the top 10, underscoring a dynamic and competitive market landscape as the end-of-year season approaches. With Metroid Prime 4: Beyond’s impressive debut and a notable sales distribution across the Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch, the platform’s extensive lineup continues to drive hardware and software success for Nintendo.
As the holiday period progresses, industry observers will be watching closely to see how these titles perform and what new milestones may be reached in the UK and beyond.
