The UK software sales chart for the week ending March 14, 2026, offers an insightful look at current trends and platform performances in the British video game market.
This week saw several notable new releases competing for top positions, and the performance split across platforms, particularly for Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5, highlights not just gamer preferences, but also the growing competition among leading hardware.
Capcom continues to dominate the UK sales charts, with Resident Evil Requiem securing its position at number one for another consecutive week.
The survival horror franchise’s latest entry continues its strong retail momentum, reinforcing Capcom’s successful portfolio strategy in Europe. Nintendo's titles, both classic and modern, remain a cornerstone of the chart.
Mario Kart World ascended one place to number two, reflecting the franchise's enduring popularity among players of all ages.
Pokémon Pokopia, which held last week's second spot, now sits at number four.
There is still no official clarification from Nintendo regarding possible supply chain or retail availability issues affecting Pokémon’s physical release in the UK. Among the week’s new launches, Capcom's Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection made a notable entrance, debuting at number six.
According to official GfK data, the title’s format split was tightly contested: 50% of physical sales were for Nintendo Switch 2, 45% for PlayStation 5, and the remaining 4% for Xbox Series.
This data illustrates Switch 2's growing prominence for major JRPG and action-adventure releases, maintaining strong parity with PlayStation platforms in the UK.
Another significant new entry was Koei Tecmo’s Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake, which debuted at number ten.
The sales breakdown highlights a strong lead for PlayStation 5 with an 80% share, and Nintendo Switch 2 accounting for 13%.
Xbox Series had a 7% share of initial sales, indicating that while PlayStation maintains a lead in this genre, Switch audiences are showing increasing interest in horror remakes and Japanese classics. Sports and action titles also made their mark this week.
WWE 2K26 from Take-Two debuted at number three, with 76% of sales on PlayStation 5, 16% on Xbox Series, and 8% on Nintendo Switch 2.
These numbers reflect the franchise’s traditional strength on PlayStation platforms while underlining incremental growth for Nintendo Switch 2 as a viable multi-platform choice for sports and simulation fans. Further down the chart, evergreen favorites like Animal Crossing: New Horizons (#9), Minecraft (#13), and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (#16) continue to demonstrate the remarkable longevity of Nintendo’s first-party titles in the UK retail space.
Additionally, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond climbed to number 25, signifying sustained interest in Nintendo’s flagship sci-fi series as anticipation for future content remains high. Overall, the UK software sales chart for the week ending March 14, 2026, underscores the balancing act between nostalgia, franchise power, and the impact of new releases on multiple hardware platforms.
With Capcom and Nintendo leading the pack and new titles finding their audiences across Switch 2, PS5, and Xbox Series, the video game retail market in the UK remains vibrant and dynamic as competition intensifies heading further into 2026.
This week saw several notable new releases competing for top positions, and the performance split across platforms, particularly for Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5, highlights not just gamer preferences, but also the growing competition among leading hardware.
Capcom continues to dominate the UK sales charts, with Resident Evil Requiem securing its position at number one for another consecutive week.
The survival horror franchise’s latest entry continues its strong retail momentum, reinforcing Capcom’s successful portfolio strategy in Europe. Nintendo's titles, both classic and modern, remain a cornerstone of the chart.
Mario Kart World ascended one place to number two, reflecting the franchise's enduring popularity among players of all ages.
Pokémon Pokopia, which held last week's second spot, now sits at number four.
There is still no official clarification from Nintendo regarding possible supply chain or retail availability issues affecting Pokémon’s physical release in the UK. Among the week’s new launches, Capcom's Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection made a notable entrance, debuting at number six.
According to official GfK data, the title’s format split was tightly contested: 50% of physical sales were for Nintendo Switch 2, 45% for PlayStation 5, and the remaining 4% for Xbox Series.
This data illustrates Switch 2's growing prominence for major JRPG and action-adventure releases, maintaining strong parity with PlayStation platforms in the UK.
Another significant new entry was Koei Tecmo’s Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake, which debuted at number ten.
The sales breakdown highlights a strong lead for PlayStation 5 with an 80% share, and Nintendo Switch 2 accounting for 13%.
Xbox Series had a 7% share of initial sales, indicating that while PlayStation maintains a lead in this genre, Switch audiences are showing increasing interest in horror remakes and Japanese classics. Sports and action titles also made their mark this week.
WWE 2K26 from Take-Two debuted at number three, with 76% of sales on PlayStation 5, 16% on Xbox Series, and 8% on Nintendo Switch 2.
These numbers reflect the franchise’s traditional strength on PlayStation platforms while underlining incremental growth for Nintendo Switch 2 as a viable multi-platform choice for sports and simulation fans. Further down the chart, evergreen favorites like Animal Crossing: New Horizons (#9), Minecraft (#13), and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (#16) continue to demonstrate the remarkable longevity of Nintendo’s first-party titles in the UK retail space.
Additionally, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond climbed to number 25, signifying sustained interest in Nintendo’s flagship sci-fi series as anticipation for future content remains high. Overall, the UK software sales chart for the week ending March 14, 2026, underscores the balancing act between nostalgia, franchise power, and the impact of new releases on multiple hardware platforms.
With Capcom and Nintendo leading the pack and new titles finding their audiences across Switch 2, PS5, and Xbox Series, the video game retail market in the UK remains vibrant and dynamic as competition intensifies heading further into 2026.
