Famitsu’s most wanted games – June 1, 2025 – Mario Kart World still on top

Posted on June 1, 2025 by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2

It’s time for the latest Famitsu’s most wanted games chart outlining what Japanese gamers are looking forward to based on reader votes. After coming in at #1 for the first time last week, the game holds on to the same spot.

Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between May 14 and May 20.

1. [NS2] Mario Kart World – 742 votes
2. [NSW] Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake – 716 votes
3. [PS5] Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake – 329 votes
4. [PS5] Pragmata – 318 votes
5. [NSW] Pokemon Legends: Z-A – 315 votes
6. [NSW] Super Robot Wars Y – 313 votes
7. [NSW] Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma – 302 votes
8. [NS2] Donkey Kong Bananza – 201 votes
9. [NSW] ToHeart – 175 votes
10. [NS2] Kirby Air Riders – 170 votes
11. [NSW] Professor Layton and the New World of Steam – 164 votes
12. [PS5] Onimusha: Way of the Sword – 159 votes
13. [PS5] Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater – 154 votes
14. [PS5] Death Stranding 2 – 138 votes
15. [NSW] Gradius Origins – 122 votes
16. [PS5] Super Robot Wars Y – 111 votes
17. [PS5] Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter – 103 votes
18. [NS2] Street Fighter 6 – 95 votes
19. [NS2] Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment – 93 votes
20. [NSW] Metroid Prime 4: Beyond – 92 votes
21. [PS5] Grand Theft Auto 6 – 90 votes
22. [NSW] Rhythm Heaven Groove – 85 votes
23. [NSW] Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream – 82 votes
24. [PS5] Ghost of Yotei – 80 votes
25. [NS2] Pokemon Legends: Z-A – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition – 76 votes
26. [NSW] Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter – 74 votes
27. [NSW] Inazuma Eleven Re – 71 votes
28. [NSW] Everybody’s Golf: Hot Shots – 69 votes
29. [NS2] Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut – 66 votes
30. [PS5] Raidou Remastered – 64 votes

In case you missed it, Nintendo recently explained why Mario Kart World isn’t called Mario Kart 9 – read about the title choice here.