Nintendo Switch 2 Dominates Gaming Landscape with Historic Sales and December Exclusives
The Nintendo Switch 2 has officially cemented its place in gaming history, becoming the fastest-selling console ever released. As of December 31, 2026, the Nintendo Switch 2 had sold approximately 17.4 million units since its mid-2026 launch, an unprecedented achievement that has left both competitors and analysts stunned by the momentum.
December 2026 proved to be a watershed moment for the platform, with three major exclusive titles launching simultaneously on December 4. Switch 2 owners will be treated to the Switch 2 Edition of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Octopath Traveler 0, and a Switch 2 port of the well-received racing game Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds. This triple release strategy showcased Nintendo’s confidence in its growing install base and provided something for every type of player.
The numbers tell an extraordinary story. Switch 2 remains the fastest selling video game hardware platform in tracked history, with unit sales currently 35% ahead of PS4 during the same time frame, and nearly double those of the original Switch. This success has propelled Nintendo’s financial performance to new heights, with the company raising its sales forecast multiple times throughout the year.
What makes this achievement even more remarkable is the platform’s ability to attract both first-party Nintendo excellence and impressive third-party support. The December lineup demonstrates this perfectly, offering the long-awaited return of Samus Aran alongside beloved JRPG experiences and high-speed racing thrills that critics have praised throughout the year.
Are you picking up any of these December exclusives? Which game has you most excited about the Switch 2’s future?
