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Mario Kart World returned to No. 1 in the UK physical games chart for the week ending September 20, 2025, while Trails in the Sky: 1st Chapter entered at No. 19. These are historical UK retail-chart positions, not current rankings or an all-format tally.
What topped the UK physical games chart?
Nintendo Life’s September 22, 2025 report puts Mario Kart World back in first place after it ranked second the previous week. Borderlands 4 moved down from first to second, and Donkey Kong Bananza held third. VGChartz, citing GfK data, also reports Mario Kart World at No. 1 for the UK retail chart week ending September 20.
| Rank | Game | Movement reported |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mario Kart World | Up from No. 2 |
| 2 | Borderlands 4 | Down from No. 1 |
| 3 | Donkey Kong Bananza | Held No. 3 |
| 4 | Minecraft | Not stated |
| 5 | Mario Kart 8 Deluxe | Not stated |
The top-five positions are reported by Nintendo Life. The report does not provide prior-week positions for Minecraft or Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.
Where did Trails in the Sky: 1st Chapter debut?
Trails in the Sky: 1st Chapter entered the chart at No. 19, according to Nintendo Life and VGChartz. Nintendo Life reported that the game’s chart sales were split 66% on PS5 and 34% on Switch. That is a platform share, not a unit count; neither report gives the game’s total sales.
#1 Best Overall
- Race from one course to another through interconnected paths that span the world
- Traverse mountains, forests, cities, and more—with shifting weather patterns and a day/night cycle
- Ride on rails, jump off walls, skim across water, and more as you race for the finish line
- Take on the adrenaline-packed Knockout Tour—a fierce 24-driver elimination mode
- Explore courses at your own pace and wander the world to discover fun surprises in Free Roam
What the chart does—and does not—show
Nintendo Life identifies Mario Kart World as a Nintendo Switch 2 launch title. In its report, writer Jim Norman said the game “hit a speed boost this week and cruised past former champion Borderlands 4 to take the top spot.” “Speed boost” is figurative wording, not an established explanation for the rank change.
The reports establish positions in the UK physical or retail chart for this particular week. They do not explain what caused Mario Kart World’s rise, provide unit totals, or establish current rankings. Cloud Dosage also lists the UK GfK top-selling games for the week ending September 20, showing the two headline entries at No. 1 and No. 19; it is a corroborating secondary report rather than the primary GfK dataset: Cloud Dosage’s chart listing.
Quick Recap
Best Value
- A variety of playable characters are available, some with unique attributes that affect gameplay and platforming physics.
- Younger and less-experienced players will love playing as Toadette, who is brand new to both games, and Nabbit, who was formerly only playable in New Super Luigi U. Both characters offer extra assistance during play.
- Multiplayer sessions are even more fun, frantic, and exciting thanks to entertaining character interactions. Need a boost? Try jumping off a teammate’s head or getting a teammate to throw you.
- Features a wealth of help features, like a Hints gallery, reference videos, and a Super Guide in New Super Mario Bros. U that can complete levels for you if they’re giving you trouble.
- Three additional modes—Boost Rush, Challenges, and Coin Battle—mix up gameplay and add replayability, while also upping the difficulty for players who want to try something harder. Players can use their Mii characters in these modes.
Rank #4
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- Race from one course to another through interconnected paths that span the world
- Traverse mountains, forests, cities, and more—with shifting weather patterns and a day/night cycle
- Ride on rails, jump off walls, skim across water, and more as you race for the finish line
- Take on the adrenaline-packed Knockout Tour—a fierce 24-driver elimination mode
Rank #3
- [SEAMLESS OPEN WORLD] Experience an interconnected racing environment with zero loading screens between courses. Navigate a massive world featuring 24-hour dynamic day/night cycles and shifting weather patterns that directly impact vehicle traction and handling across mountains and cities.
- [ADVANCED RACING MECHANICS] Master all-new maneuvers including high-speed rail riding, wall jumping, and tactical water skimming. These next-gen traversal abilities allow players to discover hidden shortcuts and alternate routes within a 100% seamless world-map architecture.
- [24-PLAYER ELIMINATION MODE] Compete in the high-stakes Knockout Tour, an adrenaline-packed 24-driver elimination mode where racers are removed checkpoint by checkpoint. Supports up to 24-player online multiplayer with integrated GameChat for real-time social coordination.
- [NEXT-GEN TECHNICAL SPECS] Optimized exclusively for the Nintendo Switch 2 system to deliver stunning 4K Ultra HD resolution in docked mode and a locked 60FPS frame rate. Features enhanced texture mapping and global illumination for the most immersive visual experience in series history.
- [OPEN-WORLD EXPLORATION] Step away from the Grand Prix in the all-new Free Roam mode to wander the world at your own pace. Discover hidden surprises, unlockable vehicle parts, and brand-new drivers across diverse biomes including dense forests and sprawling urban landscapes.
Rank #2
- The next evolution of Nintendo Switch
- One system, three play modes: TV, Tabletop, and Handheld
- Larger, vivid, 7.9” LCD touch screen with support for HDR and up to 120 fps
- Race from one course to another through interconnected paths that span the world
- Traverse mountains, forests, cities, and more—with shifting weather patterns and a day/night cycle
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