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Nintendo Publishes Japan’s H1 2026 Switch 2 and Switch eShop Best-Sellers

The lists reveal Pokémon-led dominance, with remakes fueling digital sales across both Switch generations.

Overview

  • Nintendo published official first-half 2026 eShop rankings in mid-July, releasing full top-20 lists for both the new Switch 2 and the original Switch.
  • Pokémon Pokopia is the top-selling game on Switch 2 and Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream leads sales on the original Switch according to Nintendo’s charts.
  • Long-running franchises such as Pokémon, Mario and Dragon Quest occupy many high positions, with Dragon Quest VII Reimagined appearing in the top five on both platform lists.
  • Remakes and legacy releases, including FireRed/LeafGreen and Final Fantasy VII Remake/Rebirth entries, feature prominently and helped drive digital sales across both stores.
  • The results point to continued demand for Nintendo’s back catalog and re-releases, and they underscore that the original Switch remains a commercially active marketplace alongside the newer Switch 2.