By Everywhere I glance, I see the same old faces.
Nintendo has posted its Q1 FY2026 earnings, giving us a fresh snapshot of the ten best-performing Switch games.
If you check this ranking every three months, you won’t be shocked today. Ever since Pokémon Scarlet and Violet overtook Sword and Shield, the lineup’s order hasn’t budged—but the totals have inched up.
As usual, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe perches at number one, creeping toward 70 million copies, while Super Mario Odyssey nears the 30 million club and Animal Crossing: New Horizons has sailed past 48 million. Some carts and towns never rest, do they?
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Blow-by-blow figures from the last two quarters can be found below:
| Title | Q4 25 (millions) | Q1 26 (millions) |
|---|---|---|
| Mario Kart 8 Deluxe | 68.20 | 68.86 |
| Animal Crossing: New Horizons | 47.82 | 48.19 |
| Super Smash Bros. Ultimate | 36.24 | 36.55 |
| The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild | 32.81 | 33.04 |
| Super Mario Odyssey | 29.28 | 29.50 |
| Pokémon Scarlet and Violet | 26.79 | 27.15 |
| Pokémon Sword and Shield | 26.72 | 26.84 |
| The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom | 21.73 | 21.93 |
| Super Mario Party | 21.16 | 21.19 |
| New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe | 18.25 | 18.36 |
Curious about Switch 2’s rankings? Nintendo has only lifted the curtain on Mario Kart World so far, parked at 5.63 million sold. The fuller picture will have to wait for the next filing.
Did any of the chart-toppers earn your money this quarter? Let the community know in the comments.
[source nintendo.co.jp]
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