Animal Crossing: New Horizons Still Reigns the #1 Spot in Japan’s Video Game Rankings

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It’s another new week and it’s no surprise that Animal Crossing: New Horizon still reigns that #1 spot in the recent Japanese Video Game rankings from May 25-31.

Xenoblade: Definitive Edition enters the rankings at #2, while Ring Fit Adventure drops to the third place.

About Animal Crossing: New Horizons (as Described by Nintendo)

Escape to a deserted island and create your own paradise as you explore, create, and customize in the Animal Crossing: New Horizons game. Your island getaway has a wealth of natural resources that can be used to craft everything from tools to creature comforts. You can hunt down insects at the crack of dawn, decorate your paradise throughout the day, or enjoy sunset on the beach while fishing in the ocean. The time of day and season match real life, so each day on your island is a chance to check in and find new surprises all year round.

Show off your island utopia to family and friends—or pack your bags and visit theirs. Whether playing online* or with others beside you**, island living is even better when you can share it. Even without hopping on a flight, you’ll meet a cast of charming animal residents bursting with personality. Friendly faces like Tom Nook and Isabelle will lend their services and happily help you grow your budding community. Escape to your island getaway—however, whenever, and wherever you want.

About Xenoblade: Definitive Edition (as Described by Nintendo)

Join the fight between man and machine in the definitive edition of this critically-acclaimed RPG

Discover the origins of Shulk as he and his companions clash against a seemingly-unstoppable mechanical menace. Wield a future-seeing blade, chain together attacks, and carefully position your party members in strategic, real-time combat as you journey across a massive world, only on the Nintendo Switch™ system.

About Ring Fit Adventure (as Described by Nintendo)

Traverse grass-swept plains by jogging in place, attack enemies with overhead shoulder presses, and refill your health meter by striking some yoga poses. Two new accessories, the Ring-Con™ and Leg Strap, measure your real-world actions and help turn them into in-game movements. With additional minigames and customizable workout routines, Ring Fit Adventure is great escape for players of all skill levels and schedules.

In Adventure mode, defeat enemies with attacks based on real-world exercises as you traverse more than 100 levels in over 20 worlds. As you work through each level (and possibly work up a sweat), you’ll earn experience points. Between fights, you may encounter some unusual methods of transportation such as squat-powered launch pads. Then, pass around the Ring-Con and leg strap accessories and select from a few minigames: break boxes with gusts of air, craft pottery using squats, and more.

Rank System Title Release Date Weekly Copies Total Copies
1 NSw Animal Crossing: New Horizons Mar-20 102,749 4,685,419
2 NSw Xenoblade: Definitive Edition May-29 90,789 90,789
3 NSw Ring Fit Adventure October 18, 2019 39,518 956,559
4 PS4 Eiyū Densetsu Ao no Kiseki: Kai May-28 12,047 12,047
5 NSw Mario Kart 8 Deluxe April 28, 2017 10,415 2,965,844
6 NSw Splatoon 2 July 21, 2017 10,041 3,437,424
7 NSw Uta no Prince-sama: Amazing Aria & Sweet Serenade LOVE for Nintendo Switch May-28 9,216 9,216
8 PS4 Bayonetta & Vanquish May-28 7,397 7,397
9 NSw Super Smash Brothers Ultimate December 7, 2018 7,262 3,711,072
10 NSw Minecraft June 21, 2018 6,741 1,399,850
11 NSw Super Mario Party October 5, 2018 5,827 1,456,920
12 NSw Pokémon Sword & Shield November 15, 2019 5,707 3,607,959
13 PS4 Final Fantasy VII Remake Apr-10 5,048 919,287
14 NSw Tōhoku Daigaku Reika Igaku Kenkyūjo Kawashima Ryūta Kyōji Kanshū Nō o Kitaeru Otona no Nintendo Switch Training December 27, 2018 4,964 239,699
15 NSw The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild March 3, 2017 3,338 1,590,728
16 NSw Super Mario Maker 2 June 28, 2019 3,108 919,001
17 PS4 Grand Theft Auto V: Premium Online Edition June 14, 2018 3,062 57,288
18 NSw New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe January 11, 2019 3,031 847,090
19 NSw Trials of Mana Apr-24 2,996 96,809
20 PS4 Trials of Mana Apr-24 2,973 129,811

 

Source: ANN

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