In a fresh update on the UK physical gaming landscape, new contenders are making their presence felt this week.
Among these, Mario Tennis Fever has impressively landed in second place upon its launch, closely tailing the reigning champion, EA SPORTS FC 26.
Additionally, a few notable third-party entries have entered the fray. Noteworthy is Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties, which has jumped to sixth position, though only a small fraction of its sales are attributed to the Switch 2 platform. Another newcomer, the intriguing Reanimal, has made a strong showing at number four.
In terms of longstanding favorites, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has finally exited the top ten, signifying a shift in gaming preferences. For a comprehensive look, here’s the current top 40 along with the platform distributions for each title:
| Last Week | This Week | Game | Platform Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | EA Sports FC 26 | PS5 42%, Switch 25%, PS4 21%, Switch 2 5% |
| NEW | 2 | Mario Tennis Fever | |
| 2 | 3 | Mario Kart World | |
| NEW | 4 | Reanimal | PS5 73%, Switch 2 18%, Xbox Series 9%, PC 0% |
| NEW | 5 | The Sims 4: Royalty & Legacy | |
| NEW | 6 | Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties | PS5 86%, Switch 2 10%, PC 4% |
| 6 | 7 | Pokémon Legends: Z-A | Switch 54%, Switch 2 46% |
| 5 | 8 | Animal Crossing: New Horizons | Switch 70%, Switch 2 30% |
| 7 | 9 | Minecraft | |
| 17 | 10 | Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon | |
| – | 11 | Split Fiction | PS5 63%, Switch 2 33%, Xbox Series 3% |
| 20 | 12 | Battlefield 6 | |
| 8 | 13 | Grand Theft Auto V | |
| 11 | 14 | Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 | |
| 3 | 15 | Nioh 3 | |
| 10 | 16 | Donkey Kong Bananza | |
| 4 | 17 | Dragon Quest VII Reimagined | Switch 2 38%, PS5 32%, Switch 28%, Xbox Series 3% |
| 9 | 18 | Mario Kart 8 Deluxe | |
| – | 19 | F1 25 | |
| 25 | 20 | Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition | PC 64%, Switch 2 24%, PS5 14%, Xbox Series 2% |
| 14 | 21 | Super Mario Party Jamboree | Switch 64%, Switch 2 36% |
| 12 | 22 | Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 | |
| 13 | 23 | Nintendo Switch Sports | |
| 15 | 24 | Monster Hunter Wilds | |
| 21 | 25 | Ghost of Yotei | |
| NEW | 26 | EA Sports NHL 26 | |
| – | 27 | The Sims 4: Enchanted by Nature | |
| 19 | 28 | The Witcher III: Wild Hunt Complete Edition | |
| – | 29 | The Sims 4: Adventure Awaits | |
| 18 | 30 | Super Mario Bros. Wonder | |
| – | 31 | Mortal Kombat 1 | |
| 31 | 32 | Tekken 8 | |
| 16 | 33 | Just Dance 2026 Edition | |
| – | 34 | Resident Evil 2 | |
| – | 35 | It Takes Two | Switch 66%, PS4 34% |
| 23 | 36 | The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild | Switch 51%, Switch 2 49% |
| 26 | 37 | The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom | Switch 2 54%, Switch 46% |
| 28 | 38 | LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga | PS5 48%, Xbox Series 22%, Switch 21%, PS4 9% |
| – | 39 | Assassin’s Creed Shadows | PS5 52%, Switch 2 29%, Xbox Series 19% |
| 37 | 40 | Street Fighter 6 |
Key Takeaways
- This week marks the debut of several interesting titles in the gaming charts.
- Mario Tennis Fever has secured a solid second position in its first week of sales.
- EA SPORTS FC 26 continues to dominate the top spot.
- Third-party games like Yakuza Kiwami 3 and Reanimal are also making significant impacts.
- Mario Kart 8 Deluxe’s exit from the top ten suggests shifting player preferences.
Let’s consider what these trends mean for gamers and the industry moving forward.