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Nintendo’s latest financial reports have revealed an updated list of the 10 best-sellingNintendo Switchgames since the console launched in 2017. TheNintendo Switchcame out of the gate swinging withThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wildas a launch title in 2017, and Nintendo has continued to support its home console/handheld hybrid ever since then with a constant stream of new game releases.
After the general failure that was the Wii U, Nintendo has made sure that there is never a lack of games to play on its Switch console. Besides brand-new game releases, Nintendo has also bolstered the Switch’s library withenhanced Wii U portsand access to classic games through the Switch Online service. For those curious as to how Nintendo’s games have been performing on the platform, the company recently released an updated list of the 10 best-selling Switch games of all time.
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Leading the pack isMario Kart 8 Deluxe, which has sold a staggering 55.46 million units so far, followed byAnimal Crossing: New Horizonswith 42.79 million,Super Smash Bros. Ultimatewith 31.77 million,The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wildwith 30.65 million,Super Mario Odysseywith 26.44 million,Pokemon Sword and Shieldwith 25.92 million,Pokemon Scarlet and Violetwith 22.66 million,Super Mario Partywith 19.39 million,The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomwith 18.51 million, andNew Super Mario Bros. U Deluxewith 16.17 million.
Best-Selling Nintendo Switch Games of All Time
Out of these games, two are enhanced Wii U titles, including the best-selling Switch game.Mario Kart 8 Deluxeoriginated as a Wii U exclusive, but Nintendo brought the popular kart racer to its newest console with new content and continues to release new tracks for the game to this day.New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxesimilarly started life as a Wii U game, but with theWii U selling so poorly compared to the Switch, it definitely made sense for Nintendo to bring it to its newest console.
It’s likely that this time next year, the top 10 best-selling Switch games will look quite a bit different.Pokemon Scarlet and Violethave already broken sales recordsand are almost certainly going to jump up the chart. Same goes forThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, which has only been out for a few months at this point and has already skyrocketed to the top 10. And considering the success ofNew Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe, it’s a safe bet thatSuper Mario Bros. Wonderwill be a smash hit and find itself in the top 10 best-selling Switch games before too long.
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