Good morning! Let’s dive into the latest UK boxed game sales and see who’s on top this week.
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle just launched on the new Switch 2 and has quickly jumped to the second spot in the top 40. Remarkably, it captured 99% of sales on Switch 2, while PS5 and Xbox barely made a dent. This strong performance shows just how hungry gamers are for new titles on the Switch 2. Plus, having a fully packed cartridge adds to its appeal. However, it couldn’t quite surpass Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, which remains at number one.
It seems that Nintendo’s quirky life simulator is still a hit. This raises a notable point: the ongoing success of the original Switch might encourage Nintendo to keep supporting it, especially as a price increase for the Switch 2 lurks ahead.
Here’s a quick look at the top 10 this week:
| Last Week | This Week | Game | Platform Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream | N/A |
| NEW | 2 | Indiana Jones and the Great Circle | Switch 2 99%, PS5 0%, Xbox 0% |
| NEW | 3 | Directive 8020 | N/A |
| 7 | 4 | Resident Evil Requiem | PC 48%, PS5 43%, Switch 2 6%, Xbox 3% |
| – | 5 | Mortal Kombat 1 | PS5 99%, Xbox 1%, Switch 0% |
| 3 | 6 | Pokémon Pokopia | N/A |
| 5 | 7 | Mario Kart World | N/A |
| 1 | 8 | EA Sports FC 26 | PS5 42%, Switch 29%, Switch 2 11%, Xbox 10% |
| – | 9 | Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 | N/A |
| 8 | 10 | Pokémon Legends: Z-A | Switch 50%, Switch 2 50% |
In recent industry news, a survey by Newzoo reported that 61% of gamers prefer playing on consoles, highlighting the growing importance of accessibility and rich game libraries. As Nintendo releases more titles and works with developers, consumers might continue flocking to the Switch platforms.
What do you think about the current trends? Did you pick up anything new last week? Share your thoughts!
[Compiled by GfK]
For more details about gaming trends, check out this [report on gaming preferences](https://www.newzoo.com/).
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