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Mario Kart World Crushes 14M Milestone

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Mario Kart World continues its reign as the undisputed king of Nintendo Switch 2 software, surpassing 14 million units sold worldwide as of December 31, 2025 — the latest official figures released in early February — propelling the console’s attach rate to over 2 games per system amid a blockbuster launch year.

Mario Kart World Dominates Japan’s January 2026 Physical Game Sales

Nintendo disclosed the sales update on February 3 as part of its fiscal year earnings report covering the nine months ended December 31, 2025, revealing total Switch 2 software sales exceeding 37.93 million units. The hybrid console itself has sold 17.37 million units globally since its June 2025 debut, outpacing predecessors in velocity.

Mario Kart World, bundled with many Switch 2 consoles (accounting for 8.1 million of its sales), has driven adoption through its expansive open-world tracks, seamless online multiplayer and family appeal. Analysts credit its evergreen playability for sustained momentum into 2026, even as new releases challenge the chart.

Here are the top 10 best-selling Nintendo Switch 2 games as of the latest data in February 2026, drawn from Nintendo’s disclosures and industry trackers like Wikipedia and Famitsu aggregates. Figures reflect worldwide sales through December 31, 2025, with no full January or February updates yet available; estimates suggest modest gains for leaders amid post-holiday slowdowns.

Rank Title Sales (WW) Release Date Notes
1 Mario Kart World 14.03 million June 5, 2025 Bundle-driven; fastest Switch 2 seller
2 Donkey Kong Bananza 4.25 million Oct. 2025 (est.) Platformer hit with collectathon gameplay
3 Pokémon Legends: Z-A (NS2 Edition) 3.89 million Nov. 2025 Dual-platform total 12.3M; strong in Japan/US
4 Kirby Air Riders 1.76 million Nov. 20, 2025 Japan-heavy (900K+); racing spin-off
5 Super Mario Galaxy Collection 2.10 million (est.) Dec. 2025 Remastered duo exceeds 2M milestone
6 Animal Crossing: New Horizons (NS2 Ed.) 1.50 million+ (est.) Late 2025 Enhanced port; evergreen appeal
7 Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment 1.00 million+ (digital heavy) Jan. 2026 (est.) Musou-style Zelda; quick million-seller
8 Momotaro Dentetsu 2 (NS2 Ed.) 0.80 million+ (Japan) Nov. 2025 Konami board-game sim; regional dominance
9 Dragon Quest VII Reimagined (NS2) 0.50 million+ (early) Feb. 2026 #2 Famitsu debut week (160K Japan)
10 Mario Tennis Fever 0.45 million+ (est.) Jan. 2026 Sports title gaining traction

These rankings blend Nintendo’s official tallies with analyst estimates from VGChartz, Famitsu and Circana previews, as full Q4 breakdowns remain pending. Mario Kart World’s bundle inclusion — standard with early Switch 2 packs — inflates its numbers but underscores hardware synergy.

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Japan’s Famitsu charts reflect regional strength: For the week of Feb. 2-8, Dragon Quest VII Reimagined’s Switch 2 edition sold 160,101 physical units, trailing only its original Switch version but dominating new releases. Mario Kart World held steady in top 10 weekly tallies, while Pokémon Legends: Z-A NS2 edition posted strong legs.

In the U.S., Circana (formerly NPD) data through January shows Switch 2 hardware outselling rivals, with software mirroring global trends. Full February Circana reports, expected mid-March, will clarify post-holiday performance amid new launches like Dragon Quest VII.

Third-party titles lag Nintendo first-parties, hampered by backward compatibility — original Switch games run on Switch 2, diluting exclusive appeal — and hybrid physical/digital “Game-Key Card” formats. Still, Kirby Air Riders’ 1.76 million highlights breakout potential for Hal Laboratory.

Nintendo’s ecosystem thrives: Switch family software nears 1.7 billion units lifetime, with Switch 2 accelerating growth. Upcoming titles like The Legend of Zelda NS2 enhancements and potential Metroid Prime 4 could shake charts by spring.

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As Switch 2 enters its second year, Mario Kart World’s dominance — far ahead of No. 2 Donkey Kong Bananza — signals sustained family gaming hunger. Analysts forecast 30+ million consoles by March 2027, buoyed by evergreen hits and 2026 blockbusters.

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