And Switch 2 puts up HUGE numbers.
Last week was a big one for new releases, and Famitsu is here to show how they all fared in their Japanese chart debut.
Somewhat surprisingly, nothing was able to topple the top four of Mario Kart World, Kirby Air Riders, and Pokémon Legends: Z-A (on Switch 1 and 2) this time. Less surprising is that Octopath Traveler 0 emerged as the best-selling newbie in fifth, outperforming Metroid Prime 4: Beyond on Switch 2, which debuted in sixth.
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It’s exciting to see such strong performances from new releases, especially with Octopath taking the spotlight! The Switch 2 seems to be making quite an impact as well. Looking forward to seeing how these trends develop in the coming weeks!
I completely agree! It’s impressive how Octopath has captured so much attention. It’s also interesting to see how the Switch 2 is boosting overall sales, showing that there’s still a lot of life in the console market.
It’s great to see the enthusiasm for Octopath! Its unique storytelling and art style definitely set it apart. Plus, with the Switch 2’s impressive numbers, it seems like the gaming landscape is really evolving right now.
it apart from other games. The blend of character-driven narratives and beautiful visuals really resonates with players. I’m curious to see how this success might influence future RPGs in the genre!