The Lylat crew is back on top. The highly anticipated Star Fox revival has officially blasted its way to the #1 spot on the UK physical charts, completely outperforming its most recent predecessors.
According to Nielsen IQ data shared by The Game Business’s Christopher Dring, the Switch 2 exclusive is proving to be a massive commercial hit in its opening week.
Smashed Sales Milestones
Because the current data only tracks physical boxed copies, the gap between this new release and older entries is likely even wider when factoring in digital downloads.
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Nearly Double Star Fox Zero: The Switch 2 title nearly doubled the launch-week sales of the Wii U's Star Fox Zero from a decade ago.
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70% Ahead of Star Fox 64 3D: Physical sales are up roughly 70% compared to the 2011 3DS remaster.
Context: When Star Fox 64 3D launched in September 2011, the 3DS eShop didn't sell full retail games yet (a feature introduced with New Super Mario Bros. 2 in July 2012). This means its launch numbers were 100% physical, making the new game's 70% increase even more impressive.
Critical Acclaim: "An Audio-Visual Stunner"
Marking the franchise's first new entry in ten years, critics are praising Nintendo's return to the cockpit. In a review by VGC, the game was hailed as a "stunning Lylat Wars revival" and a "fantastic way to discover or revisit a classic."
While critics noted it isn't quite a flawless remake, the consensus is overwhelmingly positive:
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Stunning visual upgrades built for the Switch 2 hardware.
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A sweeping, fantastic orchestral soundtrack.
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Brilliant cinematic touches that elevate the arcade shooting experience.
UK Physical Top 10 Chart
Star Fox successfully dethroned the competition in its debut week, beating out heavy hitters like EA Sports FC 26 and pushing last week's champion, 007 First Light, down to fifth place.
Here is the full UK Top 10 for the week (previous week's position in parentheses):
| Position | Title |
| 1 | Star Fox (New) |
| 2 | EA Sports FC 26 (2) |
| 3 | Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition (4) |
| 4 | Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream (3) |
| 5 | 007 First Light (1) |
| 6 | Football Manager 26 (9) |
| 7 | Resident Evil Requiem (11) |
| 8 | Pokémon Pokopia (8) |
| 9 | Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight (7) |
| 10 | Resident Evil 3 (39) |
What We Know So Far
Argonaut Games, Nintendo confirmed that the game is being built for Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Super Famicom, with improved visuals, new mechanics, and environments designed around the storybook theme.
We wanted to create a world that feels like stepping into a storybook — full of wonder, surprises, and discovery around every corner.
— Argonaut Games, Nintendo
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