Monster Hunter series sales surpass 100 million units, Rise tops 15 million copies
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Capcom today shared the latest sales data for the Monster Hunter series as well as Monster Hunter Rise specifically.
The entire franchise is now at 100 million units worldwide. Monster Hunter Rise, which released on Switch, has sold over 15 million units while Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak exceeded 8 million units.
The full notice from Capcom reads:
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UK sales for April 2024
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Thanks to GamesIndustry, we have new insight into the UK gaming market for April 2024.
The month is lacking in surprises, but if we’re talking about Switch games, EA Sports FC 24 is the highest on the chart at #2. Hogwarts Legacy is the only other title found on Nintendo’s console in the top ten, and that one comes in at #6.
Japan’s best-selling games of April 2024
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New data gives us a look at Japan’s best-selling games of April 2024.
This doesn’t happen often, but it wasn’t a Switch game that took the top spot this month. Princess Peach: Showtime did come in at #2. As for new releases, Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes appears at #4 with a little over 40,000 copies sold.
Here’s the full list of Japan’s best-selling games of April 2024:
Famitsu software sales (4/22/24 – 5/5/24) – Top 30
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This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:
April 22 – April 28
1. [PS5] Stellar Blade – 48,998 / NEW
2. [NSW] Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes – 41,009 / NEW
3. [PS5] Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes – 16,791 / NEW
4. [NSW] SaGa Emerald Beyond – 15,079 / NEW
5. [NSW] Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Sweep the Board – 13,039 / NEW
6. [NSW] Library of Ruina – 9,408 / NEW
7. [PS5] Sand Land – 7,810 / NEW
8. [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – 7,517 / 5,812,012
9. [NSW] Princess Peach: Showtime – 7,238 / 150,418
10. [PS4] Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes – 6,963 / NEW
Famitsu sales (4/22/24 – 5/5/24)
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Mario Kart 8 Deluxe becomes Nintendo’s best-selling game ever
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Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has taken the crown as Nintendo’s best-selling game ever.
As we found out earlier this week from the company’s financial results, the racer has sold 61.97 million units. The only title that technically sold more than that is Wii Sports at 82 million units. However, since that was a pack-in with Wii in some territories, it’s not quite the same.
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UK software sales for the week ending May 4, 2024
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The latest UK software sales for the week ending May 4, 2024 is now available.
As far as Switch games go, EA Sports FC 24 is the closest to the top at #3. Elsewhere, Sonic Superstars sees a big rise and climbs to #29. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe remains in the top five.
Here’s the full UK software sales chart for the week ending May 4, 2024:
Nintendo million sellers – May 2024 – Princess Peach: Showtime, Mario vs. Donkey Kong make the list
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Thanks to Nintendo’s latest financial results, we have an updated list of million sellers on Switch. This is based on data through March 31, 2024.
Two new entries are here this time around. As it turns out, Princess Peach: Showtime and Mario vs. Donkey Kong have both crossed the million mark.
Here is the full lineup of Nintendo million sellers on Switch for May 2024:
Nintendo financial results – May 2024 – Switch at 141.32 million units
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Nintendo’s financial results report for May 2024 is now available. This is a big one as it covers the company’s full fiscal year. As usual we’re able to see the latest update on Switch hardware sales and software sales plus more.
Below are the full highlights:
Best-selling games of March 2024 in the U.S. on Switch
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New data from Circana gives us a look at the best-selling games of March 2024 specifically on Switch.
As a brand new release, it’s unsurprising that Princess Peach: Showtime tops the chart. Unicorn Overlord also seems to have done pretty well as it’s right behind in second.
Here’s the full list:
