Intro
The official UK software sales chart for the week ending June 27, 2026 shows Nintendo’s new Star Fox title debuting at No. 1.
The release, published by Nintendo and available on the Nintendo Switch 2 hardware platform, topped the weekly sales ranking and led physical sales momentum across retail.
The chart also recorded the physical debut of Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition, with the Nintendo Switch version accounting for a substantive share of boxed sales.
Key sales takeaways
- Star Fox opened at the top of the UK chart for the week ending June 27, 2026.
Based on physical sales data, the Nintendo Switch 2 release sold almost twice as many boxed copies in its opening week as Star Fox Zero did in its debut week.
The title’s physical performance was also approximately 70 percent higher than Star Fox 64 3D’s opening-week physical sales.
- Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition launched in physical format during the same sales week.
The Nintendo Switch accounted for 44 percent of that title’s boxed sales, indicating a significant portion of the game’s retail footprint came from Nintendo’s platform.
Top 10 overview (week ending June 27, 2026)
1.
STAR FOX — Nintendo (Debut)
2.
EA SPORTS FC 26 — ELECTRONIC ARTS
3.
CYBERPUNK 2077 ULTIMATE EDITION — BANDAI NAMCO ENTERTAINMENT
4.
TOMODACHI LIFE: LIVING THE DREAM — NINTENDO
5. 007 FIRST LIGHT — IO INTERACTIVE
6.
FOOTBALL MANAGER 26 — SEGA
7.
RESIDENT EVIL REQUIEM — CAPCOM
8.
POKEMON POKOPIA — NINTENDO
9.
LEGO BATMAN: LEGACY OF THE DARK KNIGHT — WARNER BROS.
INTERACTIVE
10.
RESIDENT EVIL 3 — CAPCOM
Wider chart context
Beyond the top 10, Nintendo retained a strong presence throughout the rankings with long-running sellers such as Mario Kart World, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Pokémon and Zelda entries appearing across the top 40.
Established third-party franchises including Elden Ring, The Witcher III and Tekken 8 also maintained positions on the list, reflecting continued demand for both new releases and evergreen titles.
What this means for Nintendo and retail
Star Fox’s physical strength on Nintendo Switch 2 underscores the role boxed sales still play in major launch weeks in the UK market.
The comparative figures versus earlier Star Fox releases suggest a notable uptick in retail interest for this series on the new hardware, at least in physical channels.
Rayman’s multi-format release showing a 44 percent Switch share further highlights the platform’s continued importance for mid-tier and catalog releases.
Follow-up
Publishers, retailers and analysts will be watching the coming weeks to see how sustained Star Fox’s momentum is across digital storefronts and international markets.
For regular updates, consult weekly UK software sales reports and retailer data to track chart movement and platform trends.
The official UK software sales chart for the week ending June 27, 2026 shows Nintendo’s new Star Fox title debuting at No. 1.
The release, published by Nintendo and available on the Nintendo Switch 2 hardware platform, topped the weekly sales ranking and led physical sales momentum across retail.
The chart also recorded the physical debut of Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition, with the Nintendo Switch version accounting for a substantive share of boxed sales.
Key sales takeaways
- Star Fox opened at the top of the UK chart for the week ending June 27, 2026.
Based on physical sales data, the Nintendo Switch 2 release sold almost twice as many boxed copies in its opening week as Star Fox Zero did in its debut week.
The title’s physical performance was also approximately 70 percent higher than Star Fox 64 3D’s opening-week physical sales.
- Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition launched in physical format during the same sales week.
The Nintendo Switch accounted for 44 percent of that title’s boxed sales, indicating a significant portion of the game’s retail footprint came from Nintendo’s platform.
Top 10 overview (week ending June 27, 2026)
1.
STAR FOX — Nintendo (Debut)
2.
EA SPORTS FC 26 — ELECTRONIC ARTS
3.
CYBERPUNK 2077 ULTIMATE EDITION — BANDAI NAMCO ENTERTAINMENT
4.
TOMODACHI LIFE: LIVING THE DREAM — NINTENDO
5. 007 FIRST LIGHT — IO INTERACTIVE
6.
FOOTBALL MANAGER 26 — SEGA
7.
RESIDENT EVIL REQUIEM — CAPCOM
8.
POKEMON POKOPIA — NINTENDO
9.
LEGO BATMAN: LEGACY OF THE DARK KNIGHT — WARNER BROS.
INTERACTIVE
10.
RESIDENT EVIL 3 — CAPCOM
Wider chart context
Beyond the top 10, Nintendo retained a strong presence throughout the rankings with long-running sellers such as Mario Kart World, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Pokémon and Zelda entries appearing across the top 40.
Established third-party franchises including Elden Ring, The Witcher III and Tekken 8 also maintained positions on the list, reflecting continued demand for both new releases and evergreen titles.
What this means for Nintendo and retail
Star Fox’s physical strength on Nintendo Switch 2 underscores the role boxed sales still play in major launch weeks in the UK market.
The comparative figures versus earlier Star Fox releases suggest a notable uptick in retail interest for this series on the new hardware, at least in physical channels.
Rayman’s multi-format release showing a 44 percent Switch share further highlights the platform’s continued importance for mid-tier and catalog releases.
Follow-up
Publishers, retailers and analysts will be watching the coming weeks to see how sustained Star Fox’s momentum is across digital storefronts and international markets.
For regular updates, consult weekly UK software sales reports and retailer data to track chart movement and platform trends.
