We've Finally Got Sales Data for a Bunch of Newer Switch 2 Games

Sales Update

Nintendo’s quarterly results cover sales through September 30. The video notes that many figures may have risen since then and welcomes Nintendo’s more frequent, precise sales updates.

Nintendo Switch Games

• Rhythm Heaven Groove: 2.89 million units. The presenter considers this a strong result for a revived series.
• Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream: 8.81 million units. Its success suggests the series remains popular despite the transition to a new console generation.

Nintendo Switch 2 Games

• Mario Kart World: More than 16 million units.
• Donkey Kong Bananza: 5.05 million units. The presenter expects it to keep selling.
• Pokémon Legends Z-A (Switch 2 version) and Pokémon Pokopia: 4.04 million units each. The Z-A figure excludes its Switch version, while the presenter expects Pokopia to have lasting sales.
• Kirby Air Riders: 1.94 million units, with about 40,000 sales during the quarter. The presenter sees the growth as modest, though the game may still be profitable.
• Super Mario Party Jamboree – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition: Only minor growth. The presenter says the edition’s extra content may not be compelling enough to drive many upgrades and notes that its sales tracking is not straightforward.
• Star Fox: 1.17 million units. The presenter considers this a modest result but potentially reasonable given the series’ history, the Switch 2’s install base, and the game’s likely smaller budget. They hope Nintendo will build on it with sequels.
• Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave: 1.34 million units, despite launching close to the quarter’s end. The presenter considers it a promising start, while noting that stronger sales would provide more confidence in the series’ future.
• Splatoon Raiders: 2.42 million units, close to 2.5 million. The presenter considers this a solid result for a spin-off, though its repetitive, grind-focused play style may not appeal to everyone. Nintendo has said it will not receive DLC or major updates. The presenter sees potential for future entries to expand the concept and reach a broader audience.

The presenter predicts that Ocarina of Time could enter the next sales report near the top of the list, possibly with around five million sales at launch.

Sources and People Featured

• Nintendo quarterly financial results
• Commentary by TopicArlo