Summary
Nintendorevealed sales numbers for two of its big new Switch games for 2023, with bothPikmin 4andSuper Mario Bros. Wonderbreaking sales records. 2023 has been an incredible year forNintendoand its home console/handheld hybrid, as the Switch has continued to sell well and add some incredible new games to its library.
High-quality new Switch games have been released consistently throughout 2023, with many of Nintendo’s first-party Switch offerings releasing to rave reviews from critics.The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomis now one of the highest-rated games ever made, whileSuper Mario Bros. WonderandPikmin 4have both enjoyed critical acclaim as well. The positive buzz surrounding these Nintendo games has translated into strong sales across the board, according to Nintendo’s latest financial report.
As announced by Nintendo,Pikmin 4has sold 2.5 million copies since July, which makes it the best-sellingPikmingame of all time. Thehighly-ratedSuper Mario Bros. Wonder, meanwhile, broke the record for fastest-sellingSuper Mariogame, amassing 4.3 million units sold in just two weeks.
TheNintendo Switch is one of the best-selling video game consoles of all time, and so it’s no surprise that its games have also sold incredibly well. One has to imagine that the incredible sales success enjoyed by these titles will inform Nintendo’s plans when it comes to the Switch 2, or whatever the next Nintendo system ends up being called. WhilePikminisn’t exactly known to be Nintendo’s best-selling franchise,Pikmin 4’s record-breaking sales indicate that the franchise’s popularity has only grown over the years. APikmin 5on Nintendo’s next console could very well take the series to new heights.
As far asSuper Mariogoes, it’s a no-brainer that Nintendo is going to make moreMariogames. The only question is what form they will take. Rumors have persisted that anopen worldSuper Mariogamemay be in development for Nintendo’s next console, butSuper Mario Bros. Wonder’s dizzying success proves that there is still a very sizable market for 2DSuper Mariogames as well.
Best-Selling Switch Games
Despite their strong sales, neitherPikmin 4norSuper Mario Bros. Wonderhave managed to crack the top10 best-selling Switch games listyet, but one has to imagine that will be a possibility as time goes on, especially forWonder. With the holiday season fast approaching and over 130 million Switch units sold to date, it’s likely that both games will be getting massive sales boosts this coming quarter.
Super Mario Bros. Wonder
WHERE TO PLAY
The next evolution of Mario fun: Classic Mario gameplay is turned on its head with Wonder Flowers in the Super Mario Bros. Wonder game! These game-changing items can make some wonderfully weird stuff happen. Witness pipes coming alive, wreak havoc as a giant Spike-Ball, and lots more!Loca: Up to 4 players can tackle courses together, share power-ups, and revive each other. Yoshis can also carry other players on their back to help each other overcome challenging courses!Online: With a Nintendo Switch Online membership**, you can share your adventure with players from all over the world or play online with up to 12 friends in a Friend Room, with 4 players per course. Help each other out or see who can finish first! If you place a standee while you’re playing online, other players can use them to revive!
