Key Takeaways
1. Deltarune has topped the digital sales charts on the Nintendo Switch 2 eShop for June, surpassing Mario Kart World in sales figures.
2. The free-to-play first two chapters of Deltarune contributed to its popularity, with all four chapters launched together for $25.
3. Mario Kart World leads in revenue on the eShop, driven by its higher price and strong sales linked to console purchases.
4. Other first-party Nintendo Switch games saw increased monthly active users due to the enhanced graphics of the Switch 2.
5. The success of Deltarune indicates a growing demand for third-party games on the Nintendo Switch 2, encouraging more indie developers to enter the platform.
In an interesting development, Deltarune, the much-awaited sequel to the beloved Undertale by Toby Fox, has secured the number one position on the digital sales charts of the Nintendo Switch 2 eShop for June. Its sales figures (in pure numbers, not revenue) have even surpassed those of Nintendo’s flagship launch game, Mario Kart World, on its digital platform.
Impressive Sales Figures
Data gathered by Newzoo from six markets, including the U.S., UK, France, Spain, Germany, and Italy, show that Deltarune has outperformed expectations in digital sales. This is quite remarkable for a third-party game on Nintendo’s system.
The first two chapters of Deltarune are free-to-play, which helped them gain considerable popularity, and all four chapters were launched together on the Nintendo Switch 2 for $25. Mario Kart World came in third place, with a surprising second in the rankings being Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour.
Revenue Metrics
As expected, Mario Kart World led in revenue figures on the Nintendo eShop, followed by titles like Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time, Cyberpunk 2077, No Man’s Sky, and finally, Welcome Tour.
The reason for Mario Kart World’s dominant revenue is likely its higher price, along with the fact that 82% of U.S. consumers bought the game when they purchased the new console. It also had the most monthly active users on both the Switch and Switch 2, outpacing even popular games like Fortnite, with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe following closely.
Boost for Other Titles
Other first-party Nintendo Switch games also experienced a notable increase in their monthly active users, thanks to the enhanced graphics of the Switch 2. These games include The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Tears of the Kingdom, and Mortal Kombat 11.
These statistics highlight the growing demand for third-party games on the Nintendo Switch 2, paving the way for more third-party franchises and indie developers to introduce their games to the platform. The dynamics are shifting with the new hardware as third-party titles begin to challenge Nintendo’s first-party offerings.
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