Nintendo has released its financial results for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026. The report highlights the performance of the Nintendo Switch 2 handheld hybrid console. The device has officially reached 19.86 million units sold since its launch.
Mario Kart World leads software sales with 14.70 million units sold across the platform
The company recorded a massive 98.6% increase in net sales compared to the previous year. This surge was driven by strong launch-year sales and price revisions for the new hardware. Nintendo noted that sales for the Switch 2 were more concentrated in the launch year than for previous hardware systems.
Software sales also contributed to the financial picture. Mario Kart World became the top-selling first-party title with 14.70 million units sold. Donkey Kong Bananza followed with 4.52 million units, while Kirby Air Riders reached 1.87 million units. Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and Mario Tennis Fever did not appear on the top-selling lists, indicating lower sales figures.
Nintendo forecasts a decline in net sales and ordinary profit for the next fiscal year. Net sales are projected to drop by 11.4% year-on-year. Ordinary profit is expected to decrease by 20.7%. The company attributes these declines to the concentration of Switch 2 sales in the first year and recent price adjustments.
Despite the projected downturn, Nintendo stated that the current adoption level remains solid for the console's second year. The company expects sales units to decline year-on-year but believes this reflects a stable market position. No specific pricing or availability details for future regions were included in the report.
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