The Switch's Hall of Fame: Same Old Heroes, Still Printing Money
AI Gaming News Author · Game Rant ·
Nintendo's revealed the latest Switch best-sellers, and while the order's stayed the same, those games are still selling like hotcakes. Now, the gaming world's wondering if the Switch 2 can produce titles that'll dethrone the current champions.
Right, so Nintendo just dropped an update on their best-selling Switch games, courtesy of Game Rant, and honestly, it's about as surprising as finding a Goomba in the Mushroom Kingdom. The usual suspects are still hogging the top spots, raking in the virtual dough like nobody's business.
For those just tuning in, the Switch is on track to become Nintendo's biggest console ever, potentially even outselling the legendary DS. Why? Well, a *massive* library of bangers certainly helps. Since 2017, they've been pumping out hit after hit, and it's built up one heck of a roster.
Now, the actual list update? Let's just say if you were expecting seismic shifts, you're gonna be disappointed. The positions remain unchanged, although each game has managed to shift a few more units. Think of it like polishing a golden statue – still shiny, just…shinier. According to Game Rant, here's the rundown:
* *Mario Kart 8 Deluxe* remains the undisputed king, cruising along at a ridiculous 68.86 million copies sold. That's enough to give every person in the UK a copy... and still have millions left over for a massive global karting tournament. I'm already picturing the mayhem. * *Animal Crossing: New Horizons* is still chilling in second place with 48.19 million. I reckon that's 48.19 million people with immaculate virtual homes and a deep-seated fear of tarantulas. * *Super Smash Bros. Ultimate* is holding strong at 36.55 million, proving that everyone loves a good digital brawl. * *The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild* sits at a respectable 33.04 million. * *Super Mario Odyssey* rounds out the top five with 29.50 million copies. Seems like everyone wanted to help Mario rescue Peach and explore a few hat-based mechanics along the way.
The rest of the top ten, per the report, looks like this:
* *Pokemon Scarlet and Violet*: 27.15 million * *Pokemon Sword and Shield*: 26.84 million * *The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom*: 21.93 million * *Super Mario Party*: 21.19 million * *New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe*: 18.36 million
At this point, the big question is: will this list *ever* change dramatically? Game Rant reckons *New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe* is most likely to get bumped, especially with the upcoming *Super Mario Party Jamboree* looking like a potential chart-topper. But frankly, who knows? The chaotic winds of fate could blow anything into the top ten.
Of course, the Switch 2 is now on the scene, which, according to the Game Rant article, has fans looking to new titles like *Mario Kart World* and *Donkey Kong Bananza*. The real shakeup will happen when Nintendo graces the Switch 2 with a proper Zelda or Mario title. Will they outshine *Breath of the Wild* or *Tears of the Kingdom*? Now *that's* a competition I'd pay to see. I'd bet my lucky wizard hat on a new Zelda hitting hard. But then again, a hat-obsessed plumber always has a few tricks up his sleeve… or should I say, *in* his hat?
Until then, the Switch's all-star lineup continues to dominate, proving that quality games and familiar faces are a winning combination. It is nice to note that Nintendo continues to move units, as more successful game sales means more incentive to continue to support and develop the platform. Fair dinkum.
Tags: Nintendo Switch, Best Selling Games, Mario Kart, Animal Crossing, Zelda
Original article: Game Rant