Nintendo Reveals Best-Selling Switch eShop Games of 2025

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As a huge Nintendo fan, I was so excited to see the best-selling games on the Switch and the new Switch 2 eShop in Japan! It’s awesome to see that 2025 has been such a great year for Nintendo – they launched a bunch of games everyone was waiting for, and the Switch 2 finally came out in June! It’s been a massive hit, and already has some incredible titles like Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza available. I can’t wait to see what else comes out!

2025 has been a fantastic year for Nintendo, largely thanks to the success of its new console. The Switch 2 launched in June and quickly surpassed 6 million units sold globally in under two months. Its launch game, Mario Kart World, was also a huge hit, selling over 1 million physical copies in Japan in just one month. Now, Mario Kart World and the latest Pokemon game are two of Nintendo’s top-performing titles this year.

Nintendo Reveals Japan’s Top-Selling Switch and Switch 2 Games

Nintendo recently announced Japan’s best-selling digital games of the year for both the Switch and the new Switch 2. The Switch 2 launch was led by Mario Kart World, which became the best-selling game on the platform. Other popular titles filled out the top spots, including Pokemon Legends: Z-A at number two, followed by Kirby Air Riders and Donkey Kong Bananza. Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment landed in the Top 10 at number seven, and almost half of the Top 20 best-selling games were special editions for the Switch 2.

Nintendo Switch 2

  1. Mario Kart World
  2. Pokemon Legends: Z-A – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
  3. Kirby Air Riders
  4. Donkey Kong Bananza
  5. Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
  6. Dragon Quest 1 and 2 HD-2D Remake
  7. Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment
  8. Momotarou Densetsu 2 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
  9. Tamagotchi Plaza – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
  10. Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
  11. Street Fighter 6
  12. Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma
  13. Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour
  14. Octopath Traveler 0
  15. Shine Post Be Your Idol
  16. Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut
  17. Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
  18. Super Mario Party Jamboree – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV
  19. Hollow Knight: Silksong – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
  20. Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition

Nintendo Switch

  1. Pokemon Legends: Z-A
  2. Tamagotchi Plaza
  3. Minecraft
  4. Dragon Quest 1 and 2 HD-2D Remake
  5. Super Mario Party Jamboree
  6. Animal Crossing: New Horizons
  7. Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time
  8. Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road
  9. Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics
  10. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
  11. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
  12. Power Pros 2024-2025
  13. Urban Myth Dissolution Center
  14. Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake
  15. Momotarou Densetsu 2 ~Anata no Machi mo Kitto Aru~ Higashi Nihon-ken + Nishi Nihon-hen
  16. Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar
  17. Super Robot Wars Y Digital Ultimate Edition
  18. Fitness Boxing 3: Your Personal Trainer
  19. Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2
  20. Splatoon 3

In Japan, Pokemon Legends: Z-A was the most popular game on the Nintendo Switch eShop, taking the top spot. The best-selling list also included a good mix of titles, with familiar games like Minecraft, Super Mario Party Jamboree, and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe all ranking in the top ten. Tamagotchi Plaza was surprisingly popular in Japan, reaching number two despite not being a hit in other countries. A remastered version of Dragon Quest 1 and 2 HD-2D Remake from Square Enix also performed well, landing at number four on the Japanese charts.

Image via The Pokemon Company

Nintendo’s Sales Charts Mix New Releases with Old Favorites

The best-selling games on both the Switch and the new Switch 2 are a familiar mix of popular titles. Pokemon Legends: Z-A almost took the top spot on both consoles, but was just behind the incredibly popular Mario Kart World on the Switch 2. The Inazuma Eleven series remains popular, especially in its home country, ranking 8th on the Switch and 5th on the Switch 2. Nintendo’s classic games continue to perform well too, with titles like Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate still selling consistently.

Nintendo is ending a fantastic 2025 and looking forward to a strong start to 2026. In January, the popular game Animal Crossing: New Horizons will be released for the Switch 2, along with a free update. Two new Nintendo games, Mario Tennis Fever and Pokemon Pokopia, will follow in February and March, respectively. Several well-known games are also coming to the Switch 2, including Final Fantasy 7 Remake on January 22nd and Yakuza Kiwami 3 on February 12th. Nintendo and Switch 2 fans have a lot to look forward to in the new year!

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2025-12-29 06:05