The newest GfK information for September’s UK console gross sales is now in and the figures present that the Nintendo Switch had a wholesome increase thanks, largely, to a bit of sport referred to as Splatoon 3.

Now, we’re not sure whether or not you’ve heard of this one – admittedly, the discharge was a reasonably small affair. Over the course of its first month, Splatoon 3 managed to develop into Japan’s best-selling online game of 2022, and make up round 70% of the nation’s boxed gross sales – not dangerous going for a bit of indie title.

The GfK information exhibits {that a} comparable feat was achieved within the UK final month. According to the report (thanks, Video gamesIndustry.biz), September noticed a 44% uplift in gross sales of Switch consoles on August’s totals, due to Splatoon 3’s large recognition.

The sport ranked fourth within the general highest promoting video games of the month (behind Fifa 22, Grand Theft Auto V and NBA 2K23) though it’s price taking into account that Nintendo doesn’t disclose its digital information for these counts, so the full gross sales will undoubtedly be larger. If we have been boxed gross sales alone, Splatoon 3 ranked second general.

The full chart for the UK’s best-selling video games of September may be discovered under:

The report exhibits that whereas yearly console gross sales are nonetheless down 35.5% within the UK, September was month throughout the board, with over 176,000 machines offered between Nintendo, Sony and Microsoft.

Yes, it was an enormous month for Splatoon 3 general, however it’s good to see that this immediately impacted Switch gross sales because the console undoubtedly strikes into the ultimate chapter of its lifespan.

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