Most Successful Switch 1 and Switch 2 Games as of September 2026

Nintendo has released fresh financial reports as of September 2026, offering insights into the latest sales figures for its first-party games across the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 platforms.

First-Generation Switch Figures

For the original Nintendo Switch, sales momentum is gradually slowing down, but total figures continue to rise. The undisputed leader remains the racing hit Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, whose sales have officially crossed the impressive milestone of 72 million copies.

The overall standings among the best-selling games for Switch currently remain stable without significant changes in the rankings.

1. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe - 72.00 million
2. Animal Crossing: New Horizons - 50.63 million
3. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate - 38.50 million
4. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - 34.28 million
5. Super Mario Odyssey - 31.06 million
6. Pokémon Scarlet and Violet - 28.66 million
7. Pokémon Sword and Shield - 27.36 million
8. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - 22.90 million
9. Super Mario Party - 21.39 million
10. New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe - 19.22 million

Switch 2 Figures

1. Mario Kart World - 16.48 million
2. Donkey Kong Bananza - 5.05 million
3. Pokémon Legends: Z-A - 4.04 million
4. Pokémon Pokopia - 4.04 million
5. Splatoon Raiders - 2.42 million
6. Kirby Air Riders - 1.94 million
7. Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave - 1.43 million
8. Super Mario Party Jamboree - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition - 1.28 million
9. Star Fox - 1.17 million