Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Tops Nintendo Switch Charts Amid UK Software Sales for May 2025

The latest UK software sales chart for the week ending May 24, 2025, has been released, revealing notable trends across all major gaming platforms.

As the Nintendo Switch nears the end of its historic hardware run, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe continues to dominate as the leading Switch exclusive, solidifying its enduring appeal among gamers in the United Kingdom. Dominating the top spot overall is EA Sports FC 25, published by Electronic Arts, which climbed to number one from its previous third position.

This reflects the ongoing popularity of sports titles in the UK and the significant staying power of the EA Sports franchise.

Hogwarts Legacy by Warner Bros.

Interactive saw a remarkable leap to second place, rising from thirteenth last week, highlighting renewed interest in open-world adventure titles. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, a flagship Nintendo Switch exclusive, holds steady in the tenth position overall, affirming its resilience as one of Nintendo’s best-selling games of all time.

Released originally in April 2017, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has consistently charted in the UK thanks to its accessible gameplay and regular promotional activities via the Nintendo eShop and special editions.

Nintendo’s enduring success on the Switch platform is further reflected by the consistent chart presence of titles like Super Mario Odyssey, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, and Super Mario Bros.

Wonder. Warner Bros.

Interactive had a strong performance across the chart, with several titles making significant gains.

In addition to Hogwarts Legacy, Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate secured the third position, while LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga rose dramatically to sixth.

Bethesda Softworks’ new entry, Doom: The Dark Ages, debuted powerfully at fourth after previously leading the chart, and Take 2’s Grand Theft Auto V remains a perennial best-seller at seventh. Other notable Nintendo exclusives include Super Mario Party Jamboree at fifteen, Nintendo Switch Sports at nineteen, and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom appearing at thirty-seven.

The repeated charting of these titles underscores Nintendo’s robust first-party software strategy and the broad appeal of Switch exclusives nearly eight years after the console’s initial launch. This week’s chart demonstrates the competitive landscape across platforms, with top performers from various publishers including Capcom’s Monster Hunter Wilds, Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed Shadows, and Bandai Namco’s enduring hit The Witcher III: Wild Hunt.

Notably, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe maintains its reputation as a mainstay for Nintendo Switch users, retaining a strong presence in a period of industry transition. With Nintendo Switch approaching its sunset and rumors of successor hardware on the horizon, the ongoing sales momentum for its top titles spotlight the platform’s lasting impact on the gaming industry.

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