Mario Kart World Dominates Nintendo Switch 2 Charts as UK Software Sales for June 2025 Revealed

The latest UK software sales chart for the week ending June 21, 2025, continues to reflect the significant influence of Nintendo titles on the market—especially on the Nintendo Switch 2 platform.

Nintendo has maintained a strong presence in the UK, consistently landing multiple titles in weekly sales rankings.

This week is no exception, as key Switch exclusives and popular multi-platform releases jostle for the top spots among British gamers. Mario Kart World, developed and published by Nintendo, remains the leading title for Nintendo Switch 2, securing the second position overall in this week's UK software sales chart.

Despite slipping from the top spot it held previously, Mario Kart World demonstrates enduring popularity and staying power in the competitive racing genre.

Its continued sales momentum highlights the ongoing appeal of Nintendo’s flagship franchises and their capacity to drive engagement with new hardware cycles, especially among both new and returning fans on Switch 2. The top spot for the week was claimed by Death Stranding 2: On the Beach from Sony Computer Entertainment, which made its chart debut.

Bandai Namco Entertainment’s Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition and Warner Bros.

Interactive’s Hogwarts Legacy continued to perform strongly, occupying third and fourth places, respectively.

In a notable development, The Thing: Remastered, published by Atari, made its physical release debut this week, with 25 percent of its sales attributed to the Nintendo Switch version—a testament to the platform’s vital role in game distribution, particularly for remastered and indie projects. Other Nintendo titles continued to populate the top half of the charts, including Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Super Mario Party Jamboree, and Super Mario Bros.

Wonder.

Perennial favorites such as Minecraft, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, and Pokémon Scarlet and Violet also maintained strong sales, reinforcing the company's robust software ecosystem. According to the official chart data: - Death Stranding 2: On the Beach claimed No.

1, debuting from Sony Computer Entertainment. - Mario Kart World held firm as the top Nintendo Switch 2 title, seeing a week-on-week dip to No.

2. - Atari’s The Thing: Remastered entered the charts at No.

7, with a strong portion of its sales driven by Nintendo Switch owners. - Multiple established Switch titles—including Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, and Super Mario Bros.

Wonder—filled out the top 15, demonstrating ongoing demand several months or years post-release. A Nintendo spokesperson highlighted that these continued chart appearances underscore the platform's ability to maintain gamer interest across different genres and generations.

"Our evergreen titles and recent releases continue to deliver compelling experiences across the Nintendo Switch 2 and the wider Nintendo ecosystem," the representative stated, emphasizing the broad demographic appeal and innovative gameplay Nintendo offers. As Nintendo prepares for future releases and ongoing support via the eShop and major Nintendo Direct presentations, the company's strong UK market performance evidences its sustained leadership in video game entertainment and hardware adoption.

These results are especially reflective of Nintendo's dedication to delivering quality first-party software and fostering third-party partnerships, which remain critical components in its international strategy. The full UK sales chart, updated weekly, is available through Gi.biz and other industry sources.

Nintendo titles, both classic and new, continue to demonstrate impressive sales traction, reaffirming Nintendo Switch 2’s place at the forefront of the console gaming landscape in 2025.

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