Super Mario Galaxy 1 and 2 released for Switch, with Galaxy 2 topping sales charts.
Super Mario Galaxy + 2 released this week
Galaxy 2 tops US eShop sales
UK and Japan have similar sales results
Previous features in Super Mario 3D All-Stars
Poll results show mixed buying preferences
Game includes enhancements for Switch 2
This report consolidates official data on the launch of Super Mario Galaxy and Galaxy 2 for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. Both titles released October 2, 2025, as separate downloads and a single physical bundle. Key enhancements include enhanced graphics, an Assist Mode, Storybook content, a music player, amiibo support, and up to 4K output on Switch 2.[1][2][3]
United States Digital Performance
The Nintendo Switch eShop download-only chart (week ending October 4) shows:
Rank
Title
Source
1
Super Mario Galaxy 2
Nintendo eShop chart[4][5]
2
Hades II
Nintendo eShop chart[4][5]
3
Super Mario Galaxy
Nintendo eShop chart[4][5]
Including preorders and all downloads, the Galaxy bundle reached No. 1 on the overall US eShop all-titles chart.[5]
United Kingdom Retail Performance
For the week ending October 4, 2025, based on UK software sales charts:[6][7]
Rank
Title
1
Ghost of Yotei
2
EA Sports FC 26
3
Super Mario Galaxy 1 + 2
Physical sales demonstrate sustained demand alongside digital options.
Japan Retail and Digital Charts
Famitsu retail data reports 48,265 units sold for the Galaxy bundle in week one, placing second overall. The Japanese Nintendo eShop download rankings mirror this:[8]
Rank
Title
Source
1
Super Mario Galaxy 2
NinEverything eShop chart[9]
2
Hades II
NinEverything eShop chart[9]
3
Super Mario Galaxy
NinEverything eShop chart[9]
Regional Summary
Australia and Europe: Preliminary data from Nintendo’s regional sites indicate top-three eShop positions for Galaxy 2 and Galaxy 1, echoing US trends.[2][3]
Global Retail: Physical bundle sales rank within top 5 in Canada and New Zealand according to local retail charts.[2]
Reader Poll
Did you purchase Super Mario Galaxy 1 + 2 on Switch?
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