super Mario Galaxy’s UK Debut Falls Short of Horizon Forbidden West‘s Reign
london,United Kingdom - October 6,2025 – Super Mario Galaxy for the Nintendo Switch launched to a strong showing in the UK charts this week,yet failed to dislodge Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores from its number one position,according to the latest data released today. Sony’s action role-playing game maintains its chart-topping status for a second consecutive week, demonstrating continued consumer demand.
The arrival of Super Mario Galaxy, a critically acclaimed title originally released on the wii, marks a notable event for Nintendo fans. However, despite generating considerable pre-release hype, the game debuted at number two.This outcome underscores the enduring popularity of Sony’s PlayStation exclusives and the competitive landscape of the UK video game market. Chart performance is a key indicator of sales success, influencing future growth decisions and publisher strategies.
Here’s a breakdown of the top ten games as of october 6, 2025:
- Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores
- Super Mario Galaxy
- Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater
- Just Dance 2025 Edition (97% Switch, 3% PS5)
- Resident evil 7: Biohazard Gold Edition
- LEGO Harry Potter Collection (69% Switch, 13% Xbox One, 13% PS5, 3% PS4)
- Super Mario bros. Wonder
- Assassin’s Creed Shadows
- Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 (59% PS5, 18% Switch, 11% Switch 2, 7% xbox Series)
- LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga (40% Switch, 39% PS5, 18% PS4, 3% Xbox Series)
Further down the chart, Elden Ring: Nightreign landed at number 35, while The Witcher III: Wild Hunt Complete Edition secured the 36th position. The Sims 4: Enchanted By Nature entered the rankings at number 37. Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom holds steady at number 38 (54% Switch, 46% Switch 2), and Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition is at number 39 (52% PS5, 46% Switch 2, 2% PC, 0% Xbox Series). Rounding out the top 40 is The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (55% Switch, 45% Switch 2).
