Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Leads as Top Nintendo Switch Exclusive in Latest UK Games Chart – Week Ending May 31, 2025

The UK video game retail landscape for the week ending May 31, 2025, has once again put Nintendo in the spotlight, with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe demonstrating enduring appeal as the highest-performing exclusive title for Nintendo Switch.

According to the latest UK software sales chart, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has ascended from tenth to eighth place, showing notable momentum in a chart dominated by major multi-platform releases. Published by Nintendo for the Nintendo Switch platform, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe remains a cornerstone of the console's library and a consistent best-seller, even eight years since its original debut.

Since its release on April 28, 2017, the title has topped sales charts globally, holding the distinction of the best-selling game on Nintendo Switch with over 60 million copies sold worldwide as of early 2025.

This extraordinary performance continues to highlight the game's widespread popularity and its role in sustaining the Nintendo Switch's strong presence in the market. Elsewhere in the chart, Warner Bros.

Interactive's Hogwarts Legacy has overtaken EA Sports FC 25 to secure the number one position for the week, underlining the cross-platform competition in retail sales.

Other notable entries include Bandai Namco Entertainment's Elden Ring: Nightreign at number three, and Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate, also published by Warner Bros.

Interactive, taking fourth place.

The chart also features strong performances from Minecraft, which sits at seventh place, and Nintendo’s own Super Mario Party Jamboree, which has moved up to eleventh place. A Nintendo spokesperson previously emphasized, “The sustained momentum of our key franchises, especially on Nintendo Switch, is testament to the platform’s ongoing appeal and our commitment to quality software.” This reflects the continued relevance of evergreen titles such as Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Animal Crossing: New Horizons (appearing at nineteenth on the chart), and Super Mario Bros.

Wonder (twenty-first), all of which contribute to a robust Nintendo presence in international charts. The top 40 for the week showcases a diverse blend of genres and publishers.

Alongside Nintendo classics, the rankings include AAA titles like Grand Theft Auto V, F1 25, and Assassin’s Creed Shadows, marking the competitive environment in which Nintendo exclusives thrive.

Nintendo’s commitment to expanding its eShop offerings and leveraging regular Nintendo Direct presentations continues to capture the attention of both long-time fans and new hardware adopters. With Mario Kart 8 Deluxe once again positioned as the leading Nintendo Switch exclusive in the UK, Nintendo demonstrates the sustained drawing power of its key franchises and the ongoing viability of the Switch in a rapidly evolving market.

As industry observers watch for further developments, the performance of Nintendo’s catalog stands as a benchmark for success in the gaming world.

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