Nintendo Sales Update: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Leads, Switch 2 Titles Impress
Nintendo has released its latest software sales figures, updated as of June 30, 2026, and the numbers show its evergreen library remains a formidable force. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe continues to top the all-time chart with 71.53 million units sold, while beloved franchises such as Zelda, Animal Crossing, and Pokémon keep racking up impressive lifetime totals. The report also highlights strong debut performances from new Switch 2 exclusive titles, signaling momentum for the next-generation hardware as it gradually expands its install base. With both console generations selling side by side, Nintendo’s software lineup shows no signs of slowing down.
The upper tier of the list is dominated by long-running favorites. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe leads the pack with 71.53 million units, followed by Animal Crossing: New Horizons at 50.29 million and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate at 38.14 million. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (34.06 million) and Super Mario Odyssey (30.80 million) round out the top five. Pokémon Scarlet and Violet (28.46 million), Pokémon Sword and Shield (27.27 million), The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (22.71 million), Super Mario Party (21.36 million), and New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe (19.10 million) complete the top ten, demonstrating the sustained appeal of these veteran IPs.
Fresh titles are also making their mark on the new platform. Mario Kart World, the Switch 2 racing exclusive, has already sold 15.39 million units, a standout debut. Pokémon Legends: Z-A has reached 3.99 million on Switch 2, while Super Mario Party Jamboree adds 1.15 million. Beyond the upper tier, Friend Gathering: Dream Life (7.96 million), Donkey Kong Bananza (4.78 million), Pokémon Pokopia (3.68 million), and Kirby Air Riders (1.90 million) also posted healthy figures. The steady rollout of Switch 2 hardware appears to be translating directly into sales for its new software lineup.
The latest figures paint a clear picture: veteran titles remain the backbone of Nintendo’s software revenue, while the Switch 2 lineup is building a solid base of its own. The Pokémon franchise continues to deliver consistent contributions across multiple generations. With both consoles supported simultaneously, Nintendo’s software sales foundation looks stable for now. Whether this two-generation approach can sustain the company’s momentum over the long haul remains an open question — but these numbers suggest the house of Mario is still in very strong shape.
