Best-selling games of January 2026 in the U.S. on Nintendo platforms
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New data from Circana gives us a look at the best-selling games of January 2026 specifically on Nintendo platforms.
Pokemon Legends: Z-A keeps its streak going at the #1 spot. Final Fantasy 7 Remake, a new release, sits right behind it. Also worth noting is that Animal Crossing: New Horizons went from #21 previously to #4 this month.
Here’s the full list of best-sellers on Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch for January 2026:
Best-selling games in the U.S. for January 2026 – Nintendo Switch 2 boosts Final Fantasy 7 Remake to the top 10
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Circana has released a listing of the top ten best-selling games in the U.S. for the month of January 2026.
There’s not too much to report here as things tend to be slow around the new year. However, it’s worth noting that Final Fantasy 7 Remake moved up to #9, whereas it was previously #225 – that’s thanks to the new Nintendo Switch 2 (and Xbox) version.
Here’s a look at the complete list of best-selling games in the U.S. for January 2026:
Food Truck Chef: Full Course Edition getting a demo, new trailer
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SOEDESCO and Nukebox Studios today announced a demo for Food Truck Chef: Full Course Edition. On Nintendo Switch, it’s planned for February 23, 2026.
The demo lets players get a taste of the food truck experience with several different recipes.
Nintendo comments on why Pokemon FireRed / LeafGreen are returning instead of Red and Blue, more
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Nintendo and The Pokemon Company surprised fans today by revealing that Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen are making a comeback on Switch. During Pokemon Day in just one week, both will be available on the Nintendo eShop.
In an FAQ, it was explained why FireRed and LeafGreen were selected to return instead of Red and Blue. The company explained that it felt fans “will appreciate the ultimate versions of those original adventures, which add various features and upgrades”.
The full FAQ is as follows:
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Pokemon Presents announced for Pokemon Day 2026
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A new Pokemon Presents has just been announced for Pokemon Day, it will be taking place February 27, 2026. The presentation will begin at 6AM PST/9AM EST.
The Pokemon Company did not say what will be included in the Pokemon Presents event, though we already know that Pokemon FireRed & Pokemon LeafGreen will be releasing digitally on the eShop shortly after the presentation. We should also expect information surrounding the Pokemon franchise’s 30th anniversary.
If you want to read more about the Pokemon FireRed & Pokemon LeafGreen releases, click here.
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Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen listings appear on Nintendo eShop [update: collectors edition and trailers]
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Original: A listing for Pokemon FireRed and Pokemon LeafGreen have appeared on the “Coming Soon” tab of the eShop. Each game is priced at $19.99, and both are set to release on February 27, 2026.
The title is stated to support local wireless play, with Pokemon Home support being added at a later time. It should be noted that each language has its own listing. The US eShop has English, Spanish and French; The EU adds German and Italian listings; and the Japanese eShop only has the title in Japanese.
You can see the full description of FireRed from the eShop below. The LeafGreen description is identical with the title of the game swapped.
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Ultimate Sheep Raccoon 1.3 update out now, patch notes – new character and more
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Ultimate Sheep Raccoon 1.3 has come out with a major update in the form of version 1.3.
The patch brings along a brand new character with Skunk, and on top of that, new blocks are available. The team also implemented some smaller features, made some adjustments, and fixed some bugs.
Here’s the full overview:
Square Enix explains why Final Fantasy 7 Remake wouldn’t be possible on Nintendo Switch 2 without game-key cards
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Square Enix’s Naoki Hamaguchi has again commented on game-key cards, and now directly spoke about why we wouldn’t be seeing Final Fantasy 7 Remake on Nintendo Switch 2 if they didn’t exist.
Despite some backlash, many publishers have been bringing out their titles as game-key cards. Final Fantasy 7 Remake was one instance of this, and it’ll be happening again with Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth – and almost certainly the series’ conclusion as well.
Famitsu software sales (2/9/26 – 2/15/26) – Top 30
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This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:
1. [PS5] Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties – 58,171 / NEW
2. [NS2] Mario Tennis Fever – 39,522 / NEW
3. [NSW] Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined – 32,102 / 209,665
4. [NS2] Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined – 23,617 / 183,718
5. [PS5] Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties – 19,845 / NEW
6. [NS2] Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties – 15,988 / NEW
7. [PS5] Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined – 11,800 / 130,598
8. [PS5] Nioh 3 – 9,702 / 50,272
9. [NS2] Mario Kart World – 9,473 / 2,825,494
10. [NSW] Animal Crossing: New Horizons – 7,265 / 8,377,788
Opus Magnum: Complete Edition announced for Nintendo Switch
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Opus Magnum, which initially had a strong reception on PC, has been announced for Nintendo Switch with a new Complete Edition. It’s due out on March 17, 2026.
Opus Magnum: Complete Edition is an open-ended puzzle game. The prequel De Re Metallica will be packed in.
Tons of details about the title can be found in the following overview:
