Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream is not slowing down. Nintendo's life-sim title held the top spot in Japan's physical software charts for the week of May 25 to May 31, moving another 52,483 retail copies to push its lifetime total to 1,259,031 units. That's a game that launched in April still pulling serious numbers six weeks later.
The week's biggest debut: 007 First Light arrives on PS5
The headline new release was 007 First Light from IO Interactive, which opened at number two with 20,690 physical units sold on PlayStation 5. For a brand-new IP built around the Bond license, that's a respectable debut in a market that can be tough on western-developed titles. It's the kind of opening that won't break records, but it signals genuine interest in the franchise.
Second among new releases was Utawarerumono: Past and Present Rediscovered from AQUAPLUS, which combined for 9,088 units across PS5 (6,225 units) and Switch 2 (2,863 units). That split release strategy is smart for a series with a dedicated but niche fanbase in Japan, and the combined total puts it comfortably in the top five for the week.
Demon Kill Demon: Yomi 1984 from Experience also made the top ten with 3,719 physical copies on Nintendo Switch, rounding out a fairly active week for new releases.
Nintendo's back catalogue keeps moving
Beyond the new entries, the chart tells a familiar story about Nintendo's staying power. Pokemon Pokopia held third place with 14,122 units and a lifetime total now crossing 1,038,407 copies. Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, which launched the previous week, dropped to fourth with 12,701 units.
Mario Kart World sits at sixth with 5,865 units this week and a lifetime total of 2,958,073, which is a remarkable number for a Switch 2 title. Minecraft continues its eternal run at eighth with 3,480 copies and a lifetime total of 4,214,562 units in Japan alone.
The full rankings from positions 11 to 30 are scheduled to be released on June 5, so the complete picture for this week isn't available yet.
Switch 2 dominates hardware sales
Hardware: Switch 2 takes a price increase in stride
Here's the thing worth paying attention to on the hardware side. Switch 2 sold 31,751 units this week, which is the same week Nintendo's recently announced price increase for the console took effect. The PS5 family combined for 8,373 units, with the Digital Edition accounting for the bulk of that at 6,527. The original Switch family moved 6,201 units total, and the Xbox Series family trailed at 835 units.
Switch 2's lifetime total in Japan now stands at 5,865,213 units. The fact that hardware sales held up despite the price hike going live is worth noting, though one week of data isn't enough to draw firm conclusions about long-term demand at the new price point.
What the full chart tells us
Looking at the extended software chart beyond the top ten, the Switch 2 software library is clearly maturing. Titles like Animal Crossing: New Horizons Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, Pokemon Legends: Z-A Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, and Donkey Kong Bananza are all holding positions in the top 30 alongside legacy Switch titles. Forza Horizon 6 also appears at position 20 for Xbox Series X, which is a small but notable presence for Microsoft in a market where Xbox has historically struggled.
For players looking to track how games perform over time or find what's worth picking up, checking out game reviews can help put these chart positions in context. Sales numbers tell one story, but player reception often tells another.
With the full top 30 dropping on June 5, it'll be worth watching where 007 First Light lands after its opening week and whether Utawarerumono's combined platform total holds up. For deeper context on the titles moving up the charts, the gaming guides hub has coverage worth bookmarking as these releases settle into their post-launch cycles.
