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Best-selling games in the U.S. for August 2026 – Nintendo Switch 2 boosts Elden Ring to the top 10, Big Walk makes the list

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Briefings

Nintendo Switch 2 sales drove Elden Ring to the top 10 best-selling games in the U.S. for August 2026, surpassing NBA 2K27 and Madden NFL 27 which held the top two spots. The data reflects a shift from previous rankings where Elden Ring was at 41. This update appears on Nintendo Everything.

Key points

• Elden Ring moved from 41st to top 10 best-selling games in the U.S. for August 2026.
• NBA 2K27 and Madden NFL 27 occupied the top two spots in the same month.

Context

This ranking update highlights the impact of Nintendo Switch 2 releases on U.S. game sales, with specific mention of sports titles dominating the top positions alongside the previously high-selling Elden Ring.

Limitations

Data covers only August 2026 U.S. sales; no specific unit counts or regional breakdowns are provided in the source.

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