Metroid Prime 4 Debuts at No. 3 in UK Charts
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– Metroid Prime 4: Beyond debuted at number 3 in the UK physical sales charts, behind Mario Kart World and EA SPORTS FC 26.
– The game sold significantly better on the Switch 2, accounting for 83% of its total sales compared to the original Switch.
– Its physical launch sales were 15% lower than those of the previous game, Metroid Dread, though this difference is described as marginal.
– Octopath Traveler 0, released the same day, charted very low at number 37, with most sales on the original Switch.
– Assassin’s Creed Shadows saw a slight sales increase to reach number 19, but its Switch 2 sales still trailed behind the PS5 version.
The latest UK physical sales charts reveal a strong debut for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, which launched directly into the number three spot. This performance places it just behind the enduring powerhouses of Mario Kart World and EA SPORTS FC 26. A notable detail from the launch is the platform split, showing a significant consumer shift toward newer hardware. The game’s sales were overwhelmingly on the Switch 2, accounting for 83% of its total, with the remaining 17% on the original Switch.
Industry analyst Christopher Dring provided further context, noting that physical sales for Prime 4 were down 15% when compared to Metroid Dread. He characterized this difference as relatively marginal, amounting to just a few thousand units. This suggests a solid, if not record-breaking, opening for the long-awaited sequel within the retail market.
Other new releases had a more challenging time breaking into the upper echelons of the chart. Octopath Traveler 0, which launched on the same day as Metroid Prime 4, struggled to make an impact, barely charting at number 37. Its sales were primarily on the original Switch. Meanwhile, Assassin’s Creed Shadows experienced a slight uptick, moving up to number 19 from its position last week. However, its sales on the Switch 2 continued to trail behind the PlayStation 5 version.
The full top 40 list offers a snapshot of current retail trends, with platform breakdowns highlighting where players are choosing to purchase their games. The continued dominance of titles like Mario Kart and EA SPORTS FC is evident, while the data shows varied success for new entries and older catalog titles alike. This weekly ranking provides a focused look at boxed sales, a segment that remains a key indicator of major release performance in the UK market.
(Source: Nintendo Life)
