The UK gaming charts are showing notable shifts as the launch of the Switch 2 approaches. Currently, “Clair Obscur: Expedition 33” holds the top position, while “Minecraft” has climbed to the second spot on the Switch platform due to increased popularity and positive word of mouth. This trend suggests that “Minecraft” may continue to perform well in the upcoming weeks.
Top Games of the Week
In addition to the leading titles, several games have made their mark on the charts. “Mario Kart 8 Deluxe” has re-entered the top ten, settling in at number eight. Meanwhile, “Grand Theft Auto V” has regained traction, rising to number five, likely influenced by interest in its upcoming sequel, which recently showcased its second trailer.
Full Top 40 Breakdown
| Last Week | This Week | Game | Platform Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1 | Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 | |
| 3 | 2 | Minecraft | |
| 7 | 3 | Astro Bot | |
| 5 | 4 | Assassin’s Creed Shadows | |
| 15 | 5 | Grand Theft Auto V | |
| 9 | 6 | EA Sports FC 25 | PS5 46%, Switch 26%, PS4 21%, Xbox 8% |
| 24 | 7 | Monster Hunter Wilds | |
| 11 | 8 | Mario Kart 8 Deluxe | |
| 6 | 9 | Indiana Jones and the Great Circle | |
| 10 | 10 | The Witcher III: Wild Hunt Complete Edition | |
| 14 | 11 | Super Mario Party Jamboree | |
| 23 | 12 | Elden Ring | |
| 1 | 13 | Hogwarts Legacy | Switch 40%, PS4 21%, Xbox 16%, PS5 15% |
| – | 14 | Mortal Kombat X | |
| 12 | 15 | The Witcher III: Wild Hunt GOTY Edition | |
| 31 | 16 | Nintendo Switch Sports | |
| 20 | 17 | Animal Crossing: New Horizons | |
| 17 | 18 | Split Fiction | |
| – | 19 | Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor | |
| 22 | 20 | Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 | |
| 37 | 21 | Devil May Cry 5 | |
| – | 22 | Batman Arkham Collection | |
| 30 | 23 | Minecraft: PlayStation Edition | |
| 16 | 24 | Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga | Switch 49%, PS5 38%, PS4 7%, Xbox 7% |
| – | 25 | Red Dead Redemption 2 | |
| 32 | 26 | The Last of Us Part II: Remastered | |
| 19 | 27 | Super Mario Bros. Wonder | |
| 35 | 28 | Mafia Trilogy | |
| 25 | 29 | Dark Souls Trilogy | |
| 29 | 30 | Just Dance 2025 Edition | Switch 97%, PS5 3% |
| – | 31 | Resident Evil 2 | |
| – | 32 | Mad Max | |
| – | 33 | Batman: Arkham Knight | |
| – | 34 | Super Mario Odyssey | |
| 21 | 35 | WWE 2K25 | |
| 38 | 36 | Pokémon Legends: Arceus | |
| – | 37 | Red Dead Redemption | PS4 67%, Switch 33% |
| – | 38 | Donkey Kong Country Returns HD | |
| – | 39 | Dog Man: Mission Impawsible | Switch 92%, PS5 8% |
| – | 40 | Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions | PS5 73%, Switch 19%, Xbox 4%, PS4 3% |
The current trends highlight a dynamic landscape in gaming as “Minecraft” and other titles navigate the charts in anticipation of new console launches.