Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve made a strong impact on the Japanese market during its launch week, claiming the top spot in the retail charts with 63,013 units sold on the PlayStation 5. The title, published by Bandai Namco Entertainment, outperformed other recent releases during the period of September 28 to October 4, 2026.
Koei Tecmo’s Dynasty Warriors 3 Remastered Complete Edition also saw a successful debut, landing at number two on the PS5 platform with 18,724 units sold. The Nintendo Switch version of the same title also appeared on the charts at number six, moving 11,684 units. Meanwhile, long-running staples like Rhythm Heaven Groove and Tomodachi Life maintained their presence in the top 10, reflecting the continued popularity of evergreen Nintendo titles.
Other notable entries for the week included the debut of Minecraft Dungeons II at number five and the arrival of Xenoblade Chronicles 2 on the Switch charts at number eight. With a mix of new releases and established hits, the market remains heavily influenced by the Nintendo Switch ecosystem, which occupies the majority of the top 20 positions.
