Nintendo’s latest entry in the Star Fox franchise has made a solid debut in Japan, securing the top position in Famitsu’s weekly software charts for the period of June 22–28, 2026. According to the latest data, the Nintendo Switch 2 title recorded 41,680 units sold in its first week, marking a strong launch performance for the long-running series.
The result places Star Fox ahead of several established titles, reinforcing Nintendo’s continued software dominance in the Japanese market during a competitive release window.
Famitsu Software Charts Show Star Fox at No. 1
The Famitsu rankings confirm Star Fox as the best-selling new release of the week. It leads a chart that includes both new and long-running hits across multiple platforms.
Top-performing titles for the week include:
- Star Fox (NS2) – 41,680 (NEW)
- Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream (NSW) – 28,543
- Powerful Pro Baseball 2026–2027 (NSW) – 16,950
- eFootball Kick-Off (NS2) – 6,483
- Pokémon Pokopia (NS2) – 5,870
The strong debut places Star Fox ahead of Nintendo’s own evergreen titles and third-party competition, showing continued demand for franchise revivals on next-generation hardware.
Alongside software performance, Famitsu’s hardware data shows that the Nintendo Switch 2 continues to lead the Japanese console market, despite a slight week-over-week dip.
- Switch 2 – 24,879 units
- PS5 Digital Edition – 8,797 units
- Switch OLED – 4,030 units
- Switch Lite – 2,553 units
- PS5 Pro – 832 units
While Switch 2 sales dipped slightly compared to the previous week, it still maintained a clear lead over PlayStation and Xbox systems, reinforcing Nintendo’s strong regional presence.
UK Market Performance Also Strong
Additional context from UK sales reports indicates that Star Fox also performed well internationally, reportedly debuting at No. 1 in the UK physical charts during its launch week. Industry tracking data suggests the game significantly outperformed earlier franchise entries, including Star Fox Zero and Star Fox 64 3D.
While exact global sales figures remain unconfirmed, early indicators point toward a successful multi-region launch for the Nintendo Switch 2 title.
The latest installment appears to mark a successful return for Fox McCloud and the Star Fox series, which has seen limited major releases in recent years. The new entry builds on familiar gameplay foundations while targeting both nostalgic fans and new Switch 2 players.
Its chart-topping performance in Japan suggests strong franchise recognition still exists, particularly when paired with new hardware momentum.
