Nintendo Switch 2 Makes History in the US

Nintendo Switch 2 Breaks Sales Records, Boosting U.S. Gaming Spending by 22%

June 2025 marked a significant period for the gaming industry, with the release of the Nintendo Switch 2, Mario Kart World, and Death Stranding 2: On The Beach. Nintendo notably captured industry attention, as its new console, the Switch 2, became the fastest-selling console ever in the U.S., according to Circa. It sold over 1.6 million units in its debut month, surpassing the PlayStation 4’s previous record of 1.1 million units. The launch of the Nintendo Switch 2 also contributed to a new peak in U.S. video game industry spending for June, with overall spending on games reaching $5.7 billion last month—a 22% increase from June 2024.

Successful Launch of Nintendo Switch 2 and Rising Game Titles Boost U.S. Sales in 2025

Despite the influx of new releases like Death Stranding 2 and Mario Kart World, Elden Ring: Nightfall maintained its position atop the sales charts, a notable success for Bandai Namco. The reported sales figures for Mario Kart World do not account for copies bundled with Switch 2 purchases. Nevertheless, an impressive 82% of Switch 2 console buyers acquired the racing game. Other titles also saw substantial boosts: Stellar Blade climbed dramatically from 185th to 5th on the U.S. bestseller list following its PC release, and Cyberpunk 2077 surged from 427th to 18th with the launch of its Switch 2 version. Looking at year-to-date figures, Monster Hunter Wilds remains the top-selling game of 2025 in the U.S., followed by Oblivion’s remaster in second place and Assassin’s Creed: Shadows in third. These figures highlight a dynamic and growing period for the video game industry.

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Exciting news for all Borderlands fans out there—Marcus Thompson has just dropped an insightful post about the upcoming release of *Borderlands 4* on multiple platforms, including a special Nintendo Switch version! (Check it out Borderlands 4 on Nintendo Switch 2 in October). The game is set to launch on September 12 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, with Switch players getting their turn starting October 3. Marcus delves into the details of this cross-platform release, so be sure to head over and read all about it! For all you Assassin’s Creed fans out there, Jonathan Dubinski’s latest piece titled “Ubisoft Hints at Switch 2 Version of Assassin’s Creed Shadows,” published on July 23, 2025, is a must-read. In it, he delves into the recent investor presentation where Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot shared some exciting updates about the game’s future, including hints at a potential Switch 2 release and an upcoming expansion with ten hours of new content. Don’t miss out on all the details straight from the source Ubisoft Hints at Switch 2 Version of Assassin’s Creed Shadows. For gaming enthusiasts eager to learn more, Bruno Pferd’s latest piece “Assassin’s Creed Shadows for Nintendo Switch 2 Practically Confirmed,” also published on July 23rd, delves into the intriguing possibility of the upcoming Assassin’s Creed: Shadows making its way to the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2. With details about post-launch content and a sneak peek at Star Wars Outlaws, this article is packed with insider information that fans won’t want to miss. Head over to Assassin’s Creed Shadows for Nintendo Switch 2 Practically Confirmed to dive deeper into the world of upcoming gaming releases!

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