Resident Evil Requiem Storms Japanese Charts — First Sales Figures

The latest weekly sales data from Famitsu sheds light on the trending titles currently dominating the Japanese market, one of the most significant regions in the gaming industry.

Software Sales in Japan (February 23 — March 1):

1. Resident Evil Requiem (PS5) — 155,373
2. Resident Evil Requiem (NS2) — 38,793
3. Tokyo Xtreme Racer (PS5) — 17,669
4. Mario Tennis Fever (NS2) — 12,106 (Total: 66,205)
5. Mario Kart World (NS2) — 10,847 (Total: 2,846,759)
6. Tales of Berseria Remastered (NS) — 9,798
7. Dragon Quest VII Reimagined (NS) — 9,640 (Total: 23,718)
8. Dragon Quest VII Reimagined (NS2) — 8,748 (Total: 202,770)
9. Animal Crossing: New Horizons (NS) — 6,429 (Total: 8,390,892)
10. Animal Crossing: New Horizons — Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (NS2) — 5,950 (Total: 78,521)

The most striking observation this week is the overwhelming presence of new releases at the top of the charts. Resident Evil Requiem, in particular, delivered a massive performance, instantly claiming the summit of the rankings. With players showing strong enthusiasm for these latest offerings, several of these titles are expected to enjoy considerable longevity in the weeks ahead.

Source: iXBT.games