The Nintendo Switch 2 eShop chart dated September 6, 2026, has a surprise at the top: Orbitals leads ahead of Elden Ring and Onimusha: Way of the Sword. The ranking is more than a brief snapshot because it reveals how open the console's software market already is. At the same time, it should not be confused with an all-time bestseller list.
The Top Positions
At the summit, an action, puzzle and adventure title prevails against two established action heavyweights. NBA 2K27 and Mario Kart World follow in the next positions, with Cyberpunk 2077, Pokémon Pokopia, Splatoon Raiders and Moonlighter 2 also appearing farther down. Most notably, Mario Kart World occupies only fifth place in this snapshot even though it has established itself as the strongest long-term Switch 2 game.
Watch the Editions
One detail deserves special attention: Orbitals also appears at number 10 in the reported chart, while Onimusha's Premium Deluxe Edition reaches number 13. The supplied extract does not reveal which versions are assigned to first and third place. Rankings can, however, be affected by separate editions, bundles or download variants. The positions are therefore exciting, but they should not be read as an exact, edition-combined sales margin.
An Older Catalog Finds New Momentum
The mix of recent releases and older games is equally striking. Cyberpunk 2077 remains near the front, alongside the Switch 2 editions of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Red Dead Redemption. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is still present as well. For nerd audiences, that sends a clear signal: the console is no longer sustained only by immediate highlights, but increasingly by a broad catalog that appeals to both new and longtime players.
A Weekly Chart Is Not a Lifetime List
The crucial distinction is between a chart moment and cumulative success. As of June 30, 2026, Mario Kart World had sold 15.39 million copies, making it the best-selling Switch 2 game. By contrast, an eShop ranking on a particular date can respond more strongly to current purchases and may not use the same methodology as a list covering the entire sales period. Even if other overviews place The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom especially high, such rankings cannot be directly equated without an identical basis.
Conclusion: Variety Instead of a Monopoly
For the community, that very complexity makes the situation interesting. Orbitals can enjoy prominent visibility, Elden Ring and Onimusha demonstrate the pull of major brands, and the presence of older games shows a maturing catalog. The race will become genuinely informative only when the charts are followed over several weeks and edition variants are considered together. Until then, the clear message is that the Switch 2 software lineup is more diverse than a glance at its biggest perennial seller might suggest.