The latest UK software sales chart for the week ending October 17, 2026 shows a mix of established franchises and fresh releases making an immediate impact.
Electronic Arts’ EA SPORTS FC 27 remains at number one, while several newly released titles have debuted inside the top 10, highlighting a busy release week for publishers including Konami, Atari and Remedy.
Headline results and notable debuts
- EA SPORTS FC 27 (Electronic Arts) retained the top position this week, maintaining momentum at number one.
- Remedy’s Control Resonant entered the chart at number two, marking a strong debut for the studio.
- Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse (Konami) opened strongly, debuting at number three in the UK software sales chart.
- Toy Story: Retro Roundup! + Toy Story 3 Complete Edition (Atari) also debuted inside the top five at number four.
Industry takeaway: new releases and Nintendo’s staying power
The week was heavy with new releases, several of which appeared on the chart for the first time.
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse’s entry at number three underscores immediate consumer interest for Konami’s latest entry in the franchise, while Atari’s Toy Story compilation secured a top-five slot on launch week.
Other recent arrivals include Tales of Eternia: Remastered, which charted at number 15, and Bluey’s Happy Snaps at number 34, both appearing outside the top 10 but within the top 40.
Nintendo’s footprint remains significant in the UK market: the publisher accounts for 15 of the top 40 positions this week, including entries such as Mario Kart World, Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream and Metroid Prime 4: Beyond.
The presence of legacy and re-released titles—The Witcher III: Wild Hunt GOTY Edition and The Witcher III: Wild Hunt Complete Edition both charting—illustrates continued demand for catalog products alongside new launches.
What this means for the market
The mix of sustained franchise sales, strong debuts from mid-tier publishers, and Nintendo’s broad catalog dominance reflects a stable UK market where both blockbuster sports and long-running IPs perform well.
Publishers will be watching how these new entries hold in the coming weeks as digital storefront promotions and holiday-season activity begin to shape consumer purchasing trends.
Electronic Arts’ EA SPORTS FC 27 remains at number one, while several newly released titles have debuted inside the top 10, highlighting a busy release week for publishers including Konami, Atari and Remedy.
Headline results and notable debuts
- EA SPORTS FC 27 (Electronic Arts) retained the top position this week, maintaining momentum at number one.
- Remedy’s Control Resonant entered the chart at number two, marking a strong debut for the studio.
- Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse (Konami) opened strongly, debuting at number three in the UK software sales chart.
- Toy Story: Retro Roundup! + Toy Story 3 Complete Edition (Atari) also debuted inside the top five at number four.
Industry takeaway: new releases and Nintendo’s staying power
The week was heavy with new releases, several of which appeared on the chart for the first time.
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse’s entry at number three underscores immediate consumer interest for Konami’s latest entry in the franchise, while Atari’s Toy Story compilation secured a top-five slot on launch week.
Other recent arrivals include Tales of Eternia: Remastered, which charted at number 15, and Bluey’s Happy Snaps at number 34, both appearing outside the top 10 but within the top 40.
Nintendo’s footprint remains significant in the UK market: the publisher accounts for 15 of the top 40 positions this week, including entries such as Mario Kart World, Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream and Metroid Prime 4: Beyond.
The presence of legacy and re-released titles—The Witcher III: Wild Hunt GOTY Edition and The Witcher III: Wild Hunt Complete Edition both charting—illustrates continued demand for catalog products alongside new launches.
What this means for the market
The mix of sustained franchise sales, strong debuts from mid-tier publishers, and Nintendo’s broad catalog dominance reflects a stable UK market where both blockbuster sports and long-running IPs perform well.
Publishers will be watching how these new entries hold in the coming weeks as digital storefront promotions and holiday-season activity begin to shape consumer purchasing trends.
