The latest GfK physical sales data for the UK shows Star Fox struggling to maintain its momentum on the Nintendo Switch 2, barely clinging to a top 10 finish this week. The title has seen a consistent downward trend in the charts following its release.
While Star Fox sits at number 10, the top of the chart remains dominated by Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, which has successfully defended its position at number one for another week. The podium is rounded out by EA Sports FC 26 and 007 First Light, both of which maintained their rankings from the previous period.
UK Physical Chart Top 10
- 1. Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced
- 2. EA Sports FC 26
- 3. 007 First Light
- 4. Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream
- 5. Pokémon Pokopia
- 6. Mario Kart World
- 7. Resident Evil Requiem
- 8. Mouse: PI for Hire
- 9. Pokémon Legends: Z-A
- 10. Star Fox
Elsewhere in the charts, Rhythm Heaven Groove has reappeared at number 15 after being absent from the previous week's report. Other notable performers include Pokémon Legends: Z-A, which saw an upward shift to number 9, and various evergreen titles like Animal Crossing: New Horizons, which continues to see split sales between the Switch and Switch 2 platforms.
Platform Performance Insights
The latest data highlights a mix of cross-generational performance for several titles. For instance, EA Sports FC 26 shows a diverse platform split, with 30% of sales on PS5, 28% on Switch, 19% on PS4, and 15% on Switch 2. Similarly, Resident Evil Requiem shows a strong preference for PC and PS5, accounting for 42% and 39% of its physical sales respectively, with Switch 2 capturing 13% of the market.
As physical retail continues to adjust to the current console landscape, the movement of titles like Star Fox reflects the ongoing fluctuation in mid-year sales figures across the UK.