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Japan’s best-selling games of April 2026 – Tomodachi Life sees big sales in first month
Famitsu reports that Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream was Japan's best-selling game in April 2026, selling over 700,000 copies. Pokemon Pokopia also saw strong sales, while Pragmata debuted on PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2. Nintendo led as the top publisher, and the Nintendo Switch 2 was the best-selling hardware.
Capcom Reports 93 Percent of its Sales Are Digital, PC Accounted for 32 Million Sales in FY26
Capcom reported that 93 percent of its total sales were digital during the 2025 fiscal year, with PC accounting for 32.17 million units sold, marking the third consecutive year PC has led sales. The company aims to reach 100 million annual sales by strengthening its global sales network and nurturing older IPs like Mega Man and Devil May Cry.
Famitsu Sales: 4/27/26 – 5/10/26
Famitsu has released its estimated physical game software sales data for Japan covering the two-week period from April 27th to May 10th. The report details sales figures for various game titles within the Japanese market.
PS5 Exclusive Saros Gets Off to 'Lukewarm' Start With Around 300,000 Copies Sold, According to Analyst Data
The PlayStation 5 exclusive game Saros has achieved approximately 300,000 unit sales and generated over $22 million in revenue within its first two weeks of release, according to analyst data. This indicates a lukewarm commercial performance for the title.
Nintendo Says Approximately 40% Of Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream Players Are Switch 2 Owners
Nintendo has revealed that approximately 40% of players enjoying Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream on the Nintendo Switch are using the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 hardware. The social simulation game sold over 3.8 million units globally in its first two weeks.
Nintendo reveals best-selling Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 games
Nintendo has released updated sales figures for its Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 titles. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe remains the best-selling game, followed by Animal Crossing: New Horizons. The list includes sales numbers for numerous popular first-party titles.
Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream Sales Are Off To A Flying Start
Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream has achieved over 3.8 million global sales in its first two weeks. This strong launch for the Nintendo Switch title suggests it may surpass the 6.73 million units sold by its Nintendo 3DS predecessor, Tomodachi Life. Nintendo has confirmed the sales figures in its latest financial report.
Here's A Look At The Best-Selling Switch And Switch 2 Games So Far
Nintendo's latest financial report reveals updated sales figures for its Switch and Switch 2 consoles. Mario Kart World leads the Switch 2 exclusives with over 14 million units sold, while Mario Kart 8 Deluxe remains the best-selling Switch title at over 71 million units. The report also highlights sales for other popular titles like Animal Crossing: New Horizons and Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Nintendo's Top-Selling Switch 2 Games Of All Time
Nintendo has revealed its top-selling games for the Nintendo Switch, with Mario Kart World leading the pack with 14.7 million copies sold. Other top performers include Donkey Kong Bananza, Pokemon Legends: Z-A, Pokemon Pokopia, and Kirby Air Riders. The article also notes that the Nintendo Switch 2 will see a price increase to $500 in September 2026.
Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch million sellers for May 2026 – Pokemon Pokopia and FireRed / LeafGreen over 4 million, more
Nintendo's May 2026 financial results reveal that Pokemon Pokopia and re-releases of Pokemon FireRed/LeafGreen have each sold over four million units on the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. The report also details sales figures for other million-selling titles on both platforms, including Mario Kart World and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.
Top 10 Best-Selling Nintendo Switch Games Of All Time
Nintendo has released updated sales figures for its best-selling games on the Nintendo Switch as of March 31, 2026. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe leads the list with over 71 million copies sold, followed by Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, and Super Mario Odyssey.
Poor Start for PS5 Exclusive Saros as First Sales Data Emerges
Sony's new PlayStation 5 exclusive, Saros, has had a slow start according to its first sales data. The game ranked 11th in North America and 17th in Europe on the PS Store charts for April, and third in the UK physical sales chart. While it is the number one new release on Amazon for PS5 games, its debut is considered weak for a high-profile release.
Somehow, EA's Battlefront is still the best-selling Star Wars game of all time in US
Electronic Arts' 2015 reboot of Star Wars Battlefront remains the best-selling Star Wars game in US tracked history. According to Circana analyst Mat Piscatella, EA titles dominate the top four spots for Star Wars game sales, with Jedi: Fallen Order, Battlefront II, and Jedi: Survivor following the original Battlefront.
Famitsu software sales (4/20/26 – 4/26/26) – Top 30
Famitsu has released its weekly Japanese software sales data for the period of April 20-26, 2026. Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream for Nintendo Switch topped the charts with 178,533 units sold. The data includes sales figures for both Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5 titles, with several new entries appearing in the top 30.
Famitsu Sales: 4/20/26 – 4/26/26
Famitsu has released its estimated physical game software sales data for Japan for the week of April 20th to April 26th. The report provides insights into the Japanese gaming market's performance during that period.
Famitsu sales (4/20/26 – 4/26/26) – first week sales revealed for Pragmata on Nintendo Switch 2
Famitsu has released its latest Japanese hardware and software sales data for the week of April 20-26, 2026. The Nintendo Switch 2 led hardware sales, while Pragmata saw its first week sales revealed on Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5. Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream remained the top-selling software title.
ESA Canada Reveals Resident Evil Requiem is Canada's Top Selling Game For Mach 2026 | Console Creatures
Resident Evil Requiem was Canada's top-selling game in March 2026, according to data released by ESA Canada and Circana. The monthly rankings also featured titles like MLB The Show 26, WWE 2K26, Marathon, and various sports games. Digital sales for Pokémon Pokopia were excluded from the March rankings.
ESA Canada Reveals Resident Evil Requiem is Canada's Top Selling Game For March 2026 | Console Creatures
Entertainment Software Association Canada has reported that Resident Evil Requiem was the top-selling game in Canada for March 2026. The monthly rankings also featured titles like MLB The Show 26, WWE 2K26, Marathon, and various sports games, with data compiled in collaboration with Circana.
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream Hits 565K Sales in Japan
Nintendo's life simulation sequel, Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, has achieved impressive sales figures in Japan, with 565,405 retail copies sold according to Famitsu. This success highlights the enduring appeal of Nintendo's experimental titles and the strength of the life simulation genre in the Japanese market. The strong performance on the Nintendo Switch suggests potential for future content updates and international localization.
Famitsu software sales (4/13/26 – 4/19/26) – Top 30
Famitsu reported Japanese software sales for the week of April 13-19, 2026. Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream debuted at number one on the Nintendo Switch, while Pragmata and Pokemon Pokopia were the top new releases on PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2 respectively.
