The Nintendo Switch became one of the best-selling consoles in history, and its software sales tell an equally impressive story. With over 1.5 billion game copies shipped for the platform, here’s what sold the most.
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Best-Selling Nintendo Switch Games: Quick Info
| Rank | Game | Units Sold |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mario Kart 8 Deluxe | 71.08 million |
| 2 | Animal Crossing: New Horizons | 49.91 million |
| 3 | Super Smash Bros. Ultimate | 37.76 million |
| 4 | The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild | 33.84 million |
| 5 | Super Mario Odyssey | 30.50 million |
| 6 | Pokemon Scarlet and Violet | 28.28 million |
| 7 | Pokemon Sword and Shield | 27.16 million |
| 8 | The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom | 22.56 million |
| 9 | Super Mario Party | 21.32 million |
| 10 | New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe | 18.96 million |
Mario Kart’s Decade-Long Dominance
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has sold more copies than the next two best-sellers combined, helped by an eight-year release window and continuous DLC support through its Booster Course Pass. As of March 2026, over 155 million Switch consoles have shipped worldwide. With the Switch 2 now gaining momentum, several of these titles are getting enhanced re-releases, likely extending their sales totals even further. It was rereleased on the Nintendo Switch in April 2017 as Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, including the DLC, a revamped battle mode and other gameplay alterations. From March 2022 until November 2023, Deluxe received additional DLC, Booster Course Pass, which added 48 race tracks and eight characters.
Second in number for units sold in Animal Crossing: New Horizons
This game was developed and released in 2012. Who is the director of this game? Do you know? His name is Aya Kyogoku. The game was announced during a Nintendo Direct in September 2018. The game follows a villager customised by the player, who, after purchasing a getaway package from Tom Nook, moves into a deserted island. The player starts with two other random anthropomorphic villagers that also purchased the getaway package. These villagers will live alongside the player and can be interacted with, building relationships.
FAQs
Q1. What is the best-selling Nintendo Switch game of all time?
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, with over 71 million copies sold.
Q2. How many Switch consoles have been sold?
Over 155.92 million units as of March 31, 2026, making it one of the best-selling consoles ever.
Q3. Why has Animal Crossing: New Horizons sold so well?
It launched in March 2020 at the start of global pandemic lockdowns, becoming a cultural phenomenon as people sought social, low-stress games.
Q4. Will these sales figures carry over to Switch 2?
Several titles, including Mario Kart and Zelda games, have received Switch 2 enhanced editions, effectively giving them a second sales life.
