Nintendo has just revealed via press release their most downloaded games to be released in 2021. While sales measured through the Nintendo E-shop are easily measured, there are outsourced games via other online franchises that report to Nintendo too. Meaning, Nintendo must take this into consideration. While some of the most popular games only just managed to get released within the final months of 2021, that certainly did not stop them from ranking in the top downloaded games, especially with the festive season being timed around releases-making it more prominent a choice to purchase for gifts during Christmas.
Other alternative downloads throughout the year within Nintendo include many of the eSport gaming favorites that have been on the market for half a decade and more. Fortnite and obvious favorite, has managed to reel in even more players towards its fan base, thanks to Nintendo making the game drop onto their platforms. Other games which have been anticipated and waited for by fans include CSGO. having been on the market for over a decade, it would make sense why Nintendo would most likely pass on manifesting this as a reality. However, there are other online opportunities for CSGO fans, should they choose to play CSGO Roulette amongst many of the other available betting game opportunities available at secondary CSGO sites online.
What are the most downloaded games on switch?
Coming down to the big question, the most popular games downloaded through the Nintendo online shop are the following games listed down below.
Mario Party Superstars
Mario Party Superstars, released in fall 2021, really did climb to the top of the sales charts, having timed it perfectly just around the corner of the festive season, many Christmases wish lists consisted of this game, and for good reason. If you have played some of the other Mario series on Switch, you will massively enjoy the boards and mechanics that Mario Party introduces. While it is a remake of the Nintendo 64 series, the graphics and advances in this game are a completely different experience-especially the online enhanced functions and game modes.
Pokémon Diamond and Pearl
The remakes of the Nintendo DS Diamond and Pearl were certainly highly anticipated by fans of Pokémon all over the world. Released in November 2021, the game immediately surged to the top of the popular releases on the Nintendo Online shop. While many of the game narratives remain almost identical, the graphics are something else and entirely different. The game has been made to evolve in a 3D perspective and was hugely applauded by fans. It didn’t feel like a repetitive experience, and reviews of the game certainly helped spur more sales.
Animal Crossing New Horizons
Animal Crossing first got released back in 2020. However, Nintendo’s consistent updates, in addition to the recent purchase drop of Happy Paradise, pushed sales hugely within the last quarter of the year in 2021. While players have pushed for Nintendo to combine old favorite features in previous releases, Nintendo has taken their updates into new directions, especially with the changing seasonal ceremonies in the game. The Christmas update was a huge hit, especially with the unique customization and custom-built furniture that you can get for a limited time within the festive season. It made the experience more special.
Stardew Valley
Another simulation game that happened to go on sale just before the festive season has had huge hype and favor by many gamers all over the world. If it’s not the crop farming aspect that wins the heart of many, it’s the storyline, season changes and animals that will complete your entire gaming experience. Many who purchased this in winter 2021, will have most enjoyed playing this late night before bed, cuddled up under their duvets.
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