Mario Kart World Dominates UK Gaming Charts
Race to the Top: UK Gaming's Unchallenged Champion
Mario Kart World's Triumphant Return to First Place
The latest update from the UK's physical gaming chart confirms that Mario Kart World has once again secured the leading position. This Switch 2 launch title demonstrated a remarkable surge in sales this week, surpassing its previous competitor, Borderlands 4, which briefly held the top spot. The resurgence of Mario Kart World underscores its sustained appeal among gamers.
Key Players and Surprising Stays in the Top Ranks
Beyond the top contender, several other titles maintained strong performances. Donkey Kong Bananza secured the third position, while the perennially popular Mario Kart 8 Deluxe remarkably held onto the fifth spot. A notable new entry this week is Trails in the Sky: 1st Chapter, which debuted at nineteenth, with a significant portion of its sales (34%) originating from the Switch platform.
Comprehensive Overview of the UK Top 40 Gaming Chart
The following table provides a detailed breakdown of the top 40 best-selling games in the UK, including their positions from the previous week and platform distribution where applicable. This data offers insights into the diverse landscape of the British gaming market, showcasing the popularity of titles across Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, and other console ecosystems.
| Last Week | This Week | Game | Platform Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | Mario Kart World | |
| 1 | 2 | Borderlands 4 | |
| 3 | 3 | Donkey Kong Bananza | |
| 6 | 4 | Minecraft | |
| 7 | 5 | Mario Kart 8 Deluxe | |
| 4 | 6 | EA Sports FC 25 | PS5 40%, Switch 24%, PS4 19%, Xbox Series 17% |
| 9 | 7 | Grand Theft Auto V | |
| 5 | 8 | Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater | |
| 12 | 9 | NBA 2K26 | PS5 88%, Xbox Series 5%, Switch 3%, PS4 2% |
| 11 | 10 | The Witcher III: Wild Hunt GOTY Edition | |
| 15 | 11 | Super Mario Party Jamboree | Switch 69%, Switch 2 31% |
| 8 | 12 | Mafia: The Old Country | |
| 19 | 13 | Hogwarts Legacy | Switch 2 25%, Switch 25%, Xbox Series 22%, PS5 15% |
| 16 | 14 | Animal Crossing: New Horizons | |
| 26 | 15 | Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon | |
| 18 | 16 | Nintendo Switch Sports | |
| 22 | 17 | Super Mario Bros. Wonder | |
| 17 | 18 | The Witcher III: Wild Hunt Complete Edition | |
| NEW | 19 | Trails in the Sky: 1st Chapter | PS5 66%, Switch 34% |
| 21 | 20 | Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga | PS5 42%, PS4 30%, Switch 25%, Xbox Series 2% |
| - | 21 | Sonic x Shadow Generations | Switch 47%, PS5 28%, PS4 16%, Switch 2 6% |
| 28 | 22 | Kirby and the Forgotten Land | Switch 2 50%, Switch 50% |
| 29 | 23 | The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom | Switch 2 51%, Switch 49% |
| 20 | 24 | Resident Evil 3 | |
| 33 | 25 | The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild | Switch 55%, Switch 2 45% |
| 10 | 26 | Star Wars Outlaws | Switch 2 65%, PS5 29%, Xbox Series 7% |
| 35 | 27 | Resident Evil 7: Biohazard Gold Edition | |
| 37 | 28 | Mafia Trilogy | |
| 30 | 29 | F1 25 | |
| 14 | 30 | Cronos: The New Dawn | PS5 89%, Switch 2 8%, PC 3% |
| - | 31 | Pok\u00e9mon Violet | |
| - | 32 | Pok\u00e9mon Scarlet | |
| 36 | 33 | Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 | |
| - | 34 | Just Dance 2025 Edition | Switch 94%, PS5 6% |
| 40 | 35 | WWE 2K25 | PS5 55%, Xbox Series 19%, PS4 15%, Switch 2 11% |
| - | 36 | Red Dead Redemption | PS4 61%, Switch 39% |
| 27 | 37 | Hell Is Us | |
| - | 38 | Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 | |
| - | 39 | Pok\u00e9mon Legends: Arceus | |
| 24 | 40 | Resident Evil 2 |
