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How the UK chart changed that week
Nintendo Life reported that Mario Kart World moved up from second to first, while the previous week’s leader, Borderlands 4, slipped to second. Donkey Kong Bananza stayed in third place.
| Game | Position for week ending September 20, 2025 | Reported movement |
|---|---|---|
| Mario Kart World | No. 1 | Up from No. 2 the previous week |
| Borderlands 4 | No. 2 | Down from No. 1 the previous week |
| Donkey Kong Bananza | No. 3 | Remained at No. 3 |
| Minecraft | No. 4 | Movement not stated by Nintendo Life |
| Mario Kart 8 Deluxe | No. 5 | Movement not stated by Nintendo Life |
The reported top five positions come from Nintendo Life’s September 22, 2025 chart report. VGChartz separately reported that Mario Kart World retook first in the UK retail chart, citing GfK data for the same week: VGChartz.
Where Trails in the Sky: 1st Chapter placed
Trails in the Sky: 1st Chapter was the week’s new entry at No. 19. Nintendo Life reported that its chart sales were split 66% on PS5 and 34% on Switch. Those percentages describe the reported platform mix; they are not unit counts, and the reports do not give the game’s total sales.
#1 Best Overall
- Race from one course to another through interconnected paths that span the world
- Traverse mountains, forests, cities, and more—with shifting weather patterns and a day/night cycle
- Ride on rails, jump off walls, skim across water, and more as you race for the finish line
- Take on the adrenaline-packed Knockout Tour—a fierce 24-driver elimination mode
- Explore courses at your own pace and wander the world to discover fun surprises in Free Roam
What the rankings do—and do not—show
Nintendo Life identifies Mario Kart World as a Nintendo Switch 2 launch title. Writer Jim Norman described its move as a title that “hit a speed boost” and “cruised past former champion Borderlands 4.” The speed-boost wording is a metaphor, not an explanation for the change in rank.
The reports establish chart positions and the stated week, but do not establish why either game’s position changed, provide unit sales, or supply a current ranking. Cloud Dosage also lists the UK GfK top-selling games for the week ending September 20, with the two headline entries at No. 1 and No. 19; it is another secondary report, not the underlying GfK dataset: Cloud Dosage.
Quick Recap
Best Value
- A variety of playable characters are available, some with unique attributes that affect gameplay and platforming physics.
- Younger and less-experienced players will love playing as Toadette, who is brand new to both games, and Nabbit, who was formerly only playable in New Super Luigi U. Both characters offer extra assistance during play.
- Multiplayer sessions are even more fun, frantic, and exciting thanks to entertaining character interactions. Need a boost? Try jumping off a teammate’s head or getting a teammate to throw you.
- Features a wealth of help features, like a Hints gallery, reference videos, and a Super Guide in New Super Mario Bros. U that can complete levels for you if they’re giving you trouble.
- Three additional modes—Boost Rush, Challenges, and Coin Battle—mix up gameplay and add replayability, while also upping the difficulty for players who want to try something harder. Players can use their Mii characters in these modes.
Rank #4
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- Race from one course to another through interconnected paths that span the world
- Traverse mountains, forests, cities, and more—with shifting weather patterns and a day/night cycle
- Ride on rails, jump off walls, skim across water, and more as you race for the finish line
- Take on the adrenaline-packed Knockout Tour—a fierce 24-driver elimination mode
Rank #3
- [SEAMLESS OPEN WORLD] Experience an interconnected racing environment with zero loading screens between courses. Navigate a massive world featuring 24-hour dynamic day/night cycles and shifting weather patterns that directly impact vehicle traction and handling across mountains and cities.
- [ADVANCED RACING MECHANICS] Master all-new maneuvers including high-speed rail riding, wall jumping, and tactical water skimming. These next-gen traversal abilities allow players to discover hidden shortcuts and alternate routes within a 100% seamless world-map architecture.
- [24-PLAYER ELIMINATION MODE] Compete in the high-stakes Knockout Tour, an adrenaline-packed 24-driver elimination mode where racers are removed checkpoint by checkpoint. Supports up to 24-player online multiplayer with integrated GameChat for real-time social coordination.
- [NEXT-GEN TECHNICAL SPECS] Optimized exclusively for the Nintendo Switch 2 system to deliver stunning 4K Ultra HD resolution in docked mode and a locked 60FPS frame rate. Features enhanced texture mapping and global illumination for the most immersive visual experience in series history.
- [OPEN-WORLD EXPLORATION] Step away from the Grand Prix in the all-new Free Roam mode to wander the world at your own pace. Discover hidden surprises, unlockable vehicle parts, and brand-new drivers across diverse biomes including dense forests and sprawling urban landscapes.
Rank #2
- The next evolution of Nintendo Switch
- One system, three play modes: TV, Tabletop, and Handheld
- Larger, vivid, 7.9” LCD touch screen with support for HDR and up to 120 fps
- Race from one course to another through interconnected paths that span the world
- Traverse mountains, forests, cities, and more—with shifting weather patterns and a day/night cycle
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