In the Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for September 2026, the action‑puzzle adventure Orbitals has claimed the top spot, followed by FromSoftware's Elden Ring and Capcom's Onimusha: Way of the Sword remake. These three titles dominate sales and highlight how strongly the new hybrid console attracts both fresh IPs and established franchises.
Orbitals, created by an independent studio, blends fast platforming with intricate level design and leverages the upgraded Joy‑Con sensors of the Switch 2 for precise motion control. Its rise to number one follows an early‑September update that improved backward compatibility for over 20 legacy Switch titles, boosting player confidence in the platform. Meanwhile, Elden Ring remains a steady bestseller thanks to its open world and regular DLC drops, while Onimusha: Way of the Sword draws nostalgia‑fans with refreshed graphics and new sword‑fighting systems.
The charts also show that Nintendo staples such as Mario Kart World and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition still rank inside the top 20, yet they sit behind the newest third‑party hits. This signals a shifting balance: whereas first‑party franchises once ruled the lists, the Switch 2’s enhanced specs now allow ambitious multiplatform titles to shine. The seamless porting of games like Cyberpunk 2077 and Red Dead Redemption – Switch 2 Edition demonstrates how backward compatibility expands the library without sacrificing performance.
For the nerd community, the current ranking sends a clear message: the Switch 2 is more than a mere upgrade of its predecessor; it is a serious platform for hybrid gaming experiences that can host indie gems and AAA blockbusters alike. With an October release calendar that includes Dragon Quest XI S and LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, the battle for the chart’s summit will only intensify, and developers will likely continue to leverage the improved backward compatibility to future‑proof their catalogs.