Japanese Charts: Splatoon 3 Closes In On 3 Million Copies Offered

Crikey, there’s simply no stopping Splatoon 3, is there? For a recreation that prompted many to query the validity of its personal existence, its success in Japan (and worldwide, thoughts you!) has confirmed that the franchise is undoubtedly as widespread as ever. Promoting 301,845 copies final week, the sequel is swifly closing in on 3 million whole gross sales in Japan, which is frankly simply mad contemplating it is solely been out for just a few weeks.

Elsewhere, Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Pageant makes its debut at quantity two with 31,085 copies bought. It is actually a modest quantity in comparison with Splatoon 3, however nonetheless a formidable begin for the brand new entry, regardless (remember to take a look at our assessment when you’re at it!). The Diofield Chronicle additionally enters the highest ten at quantity eight, having bought a complete of 6,415 copies.

This is the general prime ten from the week of nineteenth to twenty fifth September, 2022:

[NSW] Splatoon 3 (Nintendo, 09/09/22) – 301,845 (2,743,135)
[NSW] Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Pageant (Bandai Namco, 09/22/22) – 31,085 (New)
[PS5] Horizon Forbidden West (SIE, 02/18/22) – 10,263 (81,479)
[NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Nintendo, 04/28/17) – 9,617 (4,847,032)
[NSW] Minecraft (Microsoft, 06/21/18) – 8,829 (2,801,507)
[NSW] Dragon Quest X: Rise of the 5 Tribes Offline (Sq. Enix, 09/15/22) – 8,554 (152,390)
[NSW] Nintendo Change Sports activities (Nintendo, 04/29/22) – 8,538 (740,713)
[NSW] The DioField Chronicle (Sq. Enix, 09/22/22) – 6,415 (New)
[PS4] Dragon Quest X: Rise of the 5 Tribes Offline (Sq. Enix, 09/15/22) – 5,642 (53,742)
[NSW] Tremendous Smash Bros. Final (Nintendo, 12/07/18) – 5,079 (4,981,611)

There’s little change on the {hardware} entrance this week, with the Change persevering with to dominate comfortably. Having mentioned that, the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Collection S is at present beating out the Change Lite due to rising inventory provides and numerous promotions; actually, it is fairly good to see Xbox seeing elevated success in a area its persistently struggled to achieve traction in.