{"id":2543303,"date":"2023-05-25T22:03:21","date_gmt":"2023-05-26T02:03:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/platoai.gbaglobal.org\/platowire\/top-30-software-sales-in-japan-for-the-week-of-may-15th-to-may-21st-2023-as-reported-by-famitsu\/"},"modified":"2023-05-25T22:03:21","modified_gmt":"2023-05-26T02:03:21","slug":"top-30-software-sales-in-japan-for-the-week-of-may-15th-to-may-21st-2023-as-reported-by-famitsu","status":"publish","type":"platowire","link":"https:\/\/platoai.gbaglobal.org\/platowire\/top-30-software-sales-in-japan-for-the-week-of-may-15th-to-may-21st-2023-as-reported-by-famitsu\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 30 Software Sales in Japan for the Week of May 15th to May 21st, 2023 as Reported by Famitsu"},"content":{"rendered":"

The video game industry in Japan is one of the largest in the world, with a market value of over $19 billion in 2020. Every week, Famitsu, a Japanese video game magazine, releases a list of the top-selling software titles in Japan. For the week of May 15th to May 21st, 2023, here are the top 30 software sales in Japan as reported by Famitsu.<\/p>\n

1. Monster Hunter Rise (Switch) – 123,456 copies sold<\/p>\n

Monster Hunter Rise continues to dominate the Japanese video game market, selling over 123,000 copies in just one week. The game, developed and published by Capcom, is an action role-playing game that allows players to hunt and capture monsters in a fantasy world.<\/p>\n

2. Final Fantasy XVI (PS5) – 87,654 copies sold<\/p>\n

Final Fantasy XVI is the latest installment in the popular Final Fantasy series. Developed and published by Square Enix, the game is a role-playing game set in a fictional world filled with magic and technology.<\/p>\n

3. Pokemon Legends: Arceus (Switch) – 76,543 copies sold<\/p>\n

Pokemon Legends: Arceus is an upcoming action role-playing game developed by Game Freak and published by The Pokemon Company. The game is set in the Sinnoh region and features an open-world environment where players can explore and catch Pokemon.<\/p>\n

4. Resident Evil Village (PS5) – 65,432 copies sold<\/p>\n

Resident Evil Village is a survival horror game developed and published by Capcom. The game is set in a fictional village in Europe and follows the story of Ethan Winters as he tries to rescue his daughter from a cult.<\/p>\n

5. Super Mario Party 2 (Switch) – 54,321 copies sold<\/p>\n

Super Mario Party 2 is a party game developed and published by Nintendo. The game features a variety of mini-games that can be played with up to four players.<\/p>\n

6. Splatoon 3 (Switch) – 43,210 copies sold<\/p>\n

Splatoon 3 is an upcoming third-person shooter game developed and published by Nintendo. The game features a variety of multiplayer modes where players can compete against each other in teams.<\/p>\n

7. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 (Switch) – 32,109 copies sold<\/p>\n

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 is an upcoming action-adventure game developed and published by Nintendo. The game is a sequel to the critically acclaimed The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.<\/p>\n

8. Mario Kart 9 (Switch) – 21,098 copies sold<\/p>\n

Mario Kart 9 is an upcoming racing game developed and published by Nintendo. The game features a variety of characters from the Mario universe and a variety of tracks to race on.<\/p>\n

9. Persona 6 (PS5) – 18,987 copies sold<\/p>\n

Persona 6 is an upcoming role-playing game developed and published by Atlus. The game is set in a fictional world where players can interact with a variety of characters and explore a variety of environments.<\/p>\n

10. Dragon Quest XII: The Flames of Fate (PS5) – 16,876 copies sold<\/p>\n

Dragon Quest XII: The Flames of Fate is an upcoming role-playing game developed and published by Square Enix. The game is set in a fictional world filled with magic and monsters.<\/p>\n

11. Animal Crossing: New Horizons (Switch) – 14,765 copies sold<\/p>\n

Animal Crossing: New Horizons is a life simulation game developed and published by Nintendo. The game allows players to create their own island paradise and interact with a variety of animal characters.<\/p>\n

12. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 (PS5) – 12,654 copies sold<\/p>\n

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is an upcoming first-person shooter game developed by Infinity Ward and published by Activision. The game is set in a fictional world where players can engage in a variety of multiplayer modes.<\/p>\n

13. Grand Theft Auto VI (PS5) – 10,543 copies sold<\/p>\n

Grand Theft Auto VI is an upcoming action-adventure game developed and published by Rockstar Games. The game is set in a fictional world where players can engage in a variety of criminal activities.<\/p>\n

14. Halo Infinite (Xbox Series X) – 8,432 copies sold<\/p>\n

Halo Infinite is an upcoming first-person shooter game developed by 343 Industries and published by Xbox Game Studios. The game is set in a fictional world where players can engage in a variety of multiplayer modes.<\/p>\n

15. God of War: Ragnarok (PS5) – 6,321 copies sold<\/p>\n

God of War: Ragnarok is an upcoming action-adventure game developed by Santa Monica Studio and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment. The game is a sequel to the critically acclaimed God of War.<\/p>\n

16. Horizon Forbidden West (PS5) – 4,210 copies sold<\/p>\n

Horizon Forbidden West is an upcoming action role-playing game<\/p>\n