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EA Sports FC 26 leads the UK charts, but Super Mario Bros. Wonder re-enters the Top 10 at #8 thanks to Switch 2, which accounts for 63% of Switch-related sales (Switch 1 37%). Pokemon Pokopia stays at #6, while Mario Kart World and Resident Evil Requiem rise to #2 and #3. Requiem still sells best on PC/PS5, with Switch 2 sales ahead of Xbox Series X|S on the chart.
Pokémon Pokopia’s physical release in the UK remains undersupplied, dropping to fourth in week two behind Resident Evil Requiem, Mario Kart World, and WWE 2K26, even as digital sales stay strong; Monster Hunter Stories 3 and Fatal Frame II break into the top 10, with ongoing debate about physical vs digital formats and GKCs.
Pokémon Pokopia failed to take the top spot in the UK physical charts due to serious undersupply at retailers, finishing behind Resident Evil Requiem. Retail stock was limited or sold out on major sites, with only a small handful of stores carrying stock, while the Switch 2 version saw only a minor platform split in Requiem’s favor. The Generation Pack for Switch 2 dropped to #10 as RE titles dominate the top 40.
Capcom’s Resident Evil Requiem led the UK physical charts after its Feb 27 release, with Switch 2 contributing about 4% of launch sales. Its Switch 2 performance was broadly similar to Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition’s debut, and it did more in week one than Mario Tennis Fever. The Switch 2-exclusive Generation Pack also placed at #3, while Tales of Berseria Remastered debuted at #20. Across the chart, Switch accounts for 38% of sales and PS5 for 54% on the top title’s breakdown.
Mario Tennis Fever slides to seventh in the UK physical charts after two weeks on the market, overtaken by EA Sports FC 26, Mario Kart World, Pokémon Legends: Z-A and Minecraft; Reanimal climbs to third in its second week with Switch 2 accounting for 20% of its sales, while Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition makes a notable jump back into the top 10, led by Switch 2 as its primary platform.
Mario Tennis Fever debuts strongly in the UK physical charts by landing at No. 2, just behind EA Sports FC 26, with several new entries entering the top 5–6 (Mario Kart World at No. 3, Reanimal at No. 4, The Sims 4: Royalty & Legacy at No. 5, and Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties at No. 6). Switch 2 titles are factoring into the mix, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe slips from the top 10, and the full Top 40 with platform breakdowns is provided.
Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined debuts at #4 in the UK charts with a strong Switch performance (Switch 2 at 37%, Switch 1 at 22%), while EA Sports FC 26 climbs to #1 and Nioh 3 enters at #3; the list shows a heavy Switch presence and several Nintendo titles in the top ranks.
Mario Kart World leads the UK charts as Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade lands at No. 2 on the Switch 2, the sole non-Nintendo title in the top five, pushing Animal Crossing: New Horizons to No. 3 while Switch 1’s ACNH remains the more popular version; Donkey Kong Country Returns HD re-enters the Top 40 thanks to a new update.
The UK gaming charts show EA SPORTS FC 26 maintaining the top spot, with Nintendo's Switch and Switch 2 titles like Mario Kart and Metroid Prime 4 performing well, especially on the new console, indicating strong holiday sales and continued popularity of Nintendo games.
Pink Floyd's 'Wish You Were Here' reissue has topped the UK Christmas Albums Chart, making it the band's first Christmas Number One and setting a record for the longest span between first and last Number One albums, over 50 years. David Gilmour celebrated this milestone, and the band also released special editions and pop-up stores to mark the occasion.
Kylie Minogue achieved her first UK Christmas number one with her song XMAS, making her the first female artist to top the charts in four decades, surpassing Wham!'s Last Christmas, which topped the chart in 2023 and 2024. The victory was driven by her strategic release on Amazon Music and YouTube, along with physical sales. Kylie plans to celebrate with a family jigsaw puzzle after her successful chart performance.
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond has dropped from the top three to 15th in the UK physical gaming charts, which are now dominated by Switch and Switch 2 titles as the holiday season approaches, with Mario Kart World reclaiming the top spot.
Pokémon Legends: Z-A remains the top-selling game in the UK for the second week, but its sales are lower compared to previous Pokémon launches, partly due to its focus on the newer Switch 2 console, which has a smaller user base. The game is the smallest retail launch for the mainline Pokémon franchise since 2018, with digital sales also contributing to its overall performance. Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 dominate the top ten, highlighting the console's strong market presence.
Pokémon Legends Z-A debuted at number one in the UK Charts with nearly equal sales on Switch and Switch 2, accounting for 51% and 49% respectively, with overall boxed sales lower than Pokémon Legends: Arceus. Digital sales are untracked but likely favor the newer platform, and Just Dance 2026 also entered the charts at number 16.
Taylor Swift's album 'The Life of a Showgirl' breaks multiple UK chart records, achieving her biggest opening week since 2017 with 423,000 units, and tying for second place in all-time UK artist No. 1s, while her single 'The Fate of Ophelia' tops the UK Singles Chart.