Star Fox Launch Dominates UK Physical Sales Charts

On its release day, the latest Star Fox title for Nintendo Switch 2 entered the United Kingdom’s physical sales chart at number one, outselling all other cartridge and disc releases during its opening week. VGChartz.com, citing GfK data, listed the game ahead of EA Sports FC 26 and Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition.

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The launch coincided with pre-orders for Grand Theft Auto 6, a high-profile event that attracted media attention. Despite this overlap, the Star Fox entry recorded notable sales. The series’ most recent predecessor, Star Fox Zero, debuted on the Wii U in 2016, while Star Fox 64 3D launched on the Nintendo 3DS in 2011.

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Industry analyst Christopher Dring, citing Nielsen IQ, said the new Star Fox sold nearly twice the opening-week physical units of Star Fox Zero and about 70 % more than Star Fox 64 3D. Exact unit counts and revenue figures have not been disclosed by Nintendo or third-party trackers.

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Nintendo has not released official sales numbers; VGChartz.com confirms the game topped the UK physical chart. Dring’s X-posted analysis highlights the franchise’s physical-sales growth in the UK, indicating a successful launch despite competing headlines.

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• “The gameplay feels exactly how you remember it, with plenty of thrilling moments to enjoy and fun options at your disposal including bombs, barrel rolls and beyond.” — Review author, Radio Times

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• “And Nintendo has gone to decent lengths to improve the experience, adding fully voiced cut-scenes in between the missions to make the whole thing a bit more immersive.” — Review author, Radio Times

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• “In the UK, Star Fox on Nintendo Switch 2 sold almost double what Star Fox Zero did during its opening week (physical sales only).” — Christopher Dring, Editor-in-Chief, The Game Business

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• “Sales are also up about 70 % on Star Fox 64 3D.” — Christopher Dring, Editor-in-Chief, The Game Business

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VGChartz.com and Nielsen IQ give comparative percentages but no absolute sales totals, leaving the monetary impact unquantified. No digital-sales audit has been cited, creating a data gap.

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The strong opening week indicates that Nintendo's first-party titles can achieve robust sales even when released alongside major third-party announcements such as Grand Theft Auto 6 pre-orders, supporting the Switch 2’s early market momentum. The coverage implies Nintendo is likely pleased with the results.

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