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Village in the Shade Opens Above 34,000 Japanese Retail Sales
Village in the Shade debuts as Japan's top new retail release, selling over 34,000 units across Switch 2 and Switch.
By Gameforce Mobile News Desk · Source: Famitsu
Key facts
- Topic:
- Mobile Business
- Published:
- August 9, 2026
- Source:
- Famitsu
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- Gameforce Mobile News Desk
Village in the Shade was the strongest new physical release in Japan during Famitsu's latest reporting period. The game sold an estimated 21,965 Switch 2 copies and 12,458 original Switch copies, for a combined opening above 34,000 retail units. Its PlayStation 5 edition did not enter the weekly top ten. The figures cover boxed retail sales only and should not be interpreted as worldwide or total digital performance.