Japan’s Gaming Charts: Top 10 Best-Selling Titles of the Week

"Monster Hunter Wilds" for PlayStation 5 dominated Japan's gaming charts from February 24 to March 2, 2025, with 601,179 units sold. Other notable entries include "Yu-Gi-Oh!" and "Wizardry: The Five Ordeals," reflecting a diverse gaming market.

Japan’s Top 10 Video Game Sales: February 24 – March 2, 2025

The Japanese gaming market saw significant activity during the week of February 24 to March 2, 2025. Several new titles made impressive debuts, while enduring favorites continued to capture gamers’ attention. According to Famitsu’s estimated physical game software data, here are the top-selling games for that week:

Top 10 Video Game Sales in Japan (February 24 – March 2, 2025):

  1. Monster Hunter Wilds (PS5)
    • Sales: 601,179 units
    • Platform: PlayStation 5
    • Release Date: February 24, 2025
    Capcom’s latest installment in the Monster Hunter series, “Monster Hunter Wilds,” made a monumental debut, selling over 600,000 units in its first week. This impressive launch underscores the franchise’s enduring popularity in Japan.
  2. Yu-Gi-Oh! (Switch)
    • Sales: 35,892 units
    • Platform: Nintendo Switch
    • Release Date: February 27, 2025
    The beloved card game franchise continues its success with this latest release on the Nintendo Switch, attracting both new players and long-time fans.
  3. Wizardry: The Five Ordeals (Switch)
    • Sales: 11,299 units
    • Platform: Nintendo Switch
    • Release Date: February 27, 2025
    This classic dungeon crawler series returns with “Wizardry: The Five Ordeals,” appealing to fans of challenging role-playing games.
  4. Super Mario Party Jamboree (Switch)
    • Sales: 10,746 units
    • Platform: Nintendo Switch
    • Release Date: October 17, 2024
    Despite being released in late 2024, “Super Mario Party Jamboree” continues to perform well, reflecting its enduring appeal for multiplayer fun.
  5. Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze (Switch)
    • Sales: 9,532 units
    • Platform: Nintendo Switch
    • Release Date: May 3, 2018
    This platformer classic maintains its presence in the charts, showcasing the timeless nature of the Donkey Kong franchise.
  6. Dynasty Warriors: Origins (PS5)
    • Sales: 8,500 units
    • Platform: PlayStation 5
    • Release Date: January 17, 2025
    The latest entry in the hack-and-slash series continues to attract fans with its engaging combat and storytelling.
  7. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (PS5)
    • Sales: 7,800 units
    • Platform: PlayStation 5
    • Release Date: January 29, 2025
    The highly anticipated sequel to the Final Fantasy VII Remake continues to perform well, reflecting the series’ enduring popularity.
  8. Splatoon 3 (Switch)
    • Sales: 6,500 units
    • Platform: Nintendo Switch
    • Release Date: September 9, 2022
    Nintendo’s popular ink-based shooter maintains a strong presence in the charts, showcasing its lasting appeal.
  9. Minecraft (Switch)
    • Sales: 5,900 units
    • Platform: Nintendo Switch
    • Release Date: June 21, 2018
    The sandbox phenomenon continues to captivate players of all ages, maintaining steady sales years after its release.
  10. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Switch)
    • Sales: 5,500 units
    • Platform: Nintendo Switch
    • Release Date: April

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