UK Software Sales Chart Sees Minecraft and Nintendo Classics Climb: Week Ending May 10, 2025

The latest UK software sales chart for the week ending May 10, 2025, reveals a dynamic shift in consumer interest, with several Nintendo Switch staples making significant gains.

Released by tracking firms covering major UK retail and digital sales, the listing provides valuable industry insights for publishers and developers alike. Minecraft, the ever-popular sandbox title published by Nintendo for the Switch platform, saw a notable leap this week.

After ranking third in the previous week, Minecraft rose to the number two position, reaffirming its status as a perennial favorite among UK gamers.

The game’s enduring popularity continues, a testament to its accessibility and frequent content updates on platforms such as the eShop and during notable Nintendo Direct showcases. Meanwhile, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, another cornerstone for the Nintendo Switch, climbed from #11 to #8.

Since its debut in 2017, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has consistently performed well, recently crossing over 60 million global units sold according to Nintendo’s official financial results.

Its ongoing appeal underscores the strength of the Nintendo Switch ecosystem and the long-tail success of Nintendo’s first-party titles. Veteran hits from Nintendo also made a remarkable return to the chart.

Super Mario Odyssey, a standout platformer and multi-award winner originally released in 2017 for the Nintendo Switch, reclaims a spot in the top forty after a brief absence.

Other steady performers include Animal Crossing: New Horizons and Pokémon Legends: Arceus, reinforcing the continued dominance of Nintendo’s exclusive software on the UK market. The chart’s number one spot, however, was claimed by Kepler Interactive’s "Clair Obscur: Expedition 33," showcasing the competitive landscape in the UK, where both new releases and evergreen favorites can find success.

Titles from Sony Computer Entertainment (Astro Bot) and Ubisoft (Assassin’s Creed Shadows) also registered impressive figures, indicating a healthy multi-platform market. Industry analysts note that the reappearance of older Nintendo games reflects both consumer nostalgia and the strong retail presence of the Nintendo Switch, which continues to benefit from frequent eShop promotions and first-party marketing events.

Nintendo’s ability to sustain interest for titles like Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Super Mario Odyssey many years post-launch is frequently cited as a model of effective game lifecycle management. For the week ending May 10, 2025, the full UK software sales chart highlights a diverse range of gaming preferences across genres and platforms.

However, Nintendo’s continued dominance, particularly with titles like Minecraft, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and Super Mario Odyssey, reinforces its integral role in the industry and the persistent demand for high-quality, replayable content on the Nintendo Switch. Stay tuned for future updates as Nintendo and its contemporaries continue to shape the landscape of the UK software sales charts.

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