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Switch 2 vs Switch 1 Sales Comparison – August 2025
The VGChartz sales comparison series of articles are updated monthly and each one focuses on a different sales comparison using our estimated video game hardware figures. The charts include comparisons between the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch, as well as with older platforms. There are articles based on our worldwide estimates, as well as the US, Europe, and Japan. This monthly series compares the aligned worldwide sales of the Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch 1. The Nintendo Switch 2 launched in June 2025 and the Nintendo Switch launched in March 2017. This does mean the holiday periods for the two consoles do not lineup. Switch 2 Vs. Switch 1 Worldwide: Gap change in latest month: 618, 870 Switch 2 Total Lead: 4, 581, 656 Switch 2 Switch 2 Total Sales: 8, 160, 186 Switch 1 Total Sales: 3, 578, 530 August 2025 is the 3rd month the Nintendo Switch 2 has been available for. During the latest month, the Switch 2 has outsold the Switch 1 by 0. 62 million units when you align the launches. The Switch 2 is now ahead of the Switch 1 by 4. 58 million units. The 3rd month for the Switch 2 is August 2025, while for the Switch 1 it is May 2017. The Switch 2 has sold 8. 16 million units, while the Switch 1 sold 3. 58 million units during the same timeframe. The Nintendo Switch 1 has sold 151. 62 million units to date. The Switch 2 is currently 143. 46 million units behind the lifetime sales of the Switch 1. A life-long and avid gamer, William D’Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012 and taking over the hardware estimates in 2017. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel. You can follow the author on Bluesky. Full Article.
Quantic Dream Developing ‘Competitive Multiplayer Experience’
Quantic Dream studio head David Cage in a blog post revealed the studio is developing a “competitive multiplayer experience.” This is just one of multiple projects the developer is currently working on, which includes the ongoing development for Star Wars: Eclipse. “For over 28 years, Quantic Dream has been pushing the boundaries of interactive storytelling. With award-winning titles like Heavy Rain, Beyond: Two Souls, and Detroit: Become Human, more than 25 million players worldwide have shared the journeys of Ethan Mars, Jodie Holmes, Kara, Markus and Connor, with us,” said Cage. “Since 2018, we have entered a new phase of growth and innovation. We doubled the size of the team, bringing together talents from all over the world united by the same passion for creativity. We opened a new studio in Montreal, moved into new headquarters in Paris, built the next generation of our proprietary technology, and became our own publisher. “After years as a single-project studio, we also decided to take a new step. Multiple teams are fully dedicated to crafting the next generation of great games, including something very different, a competitive multiplayer experience, born from the same spirit of curiosity and creativity that has always defined us. “This new title may surprise our fans as it is very different from what we have done so far. But taking risks, challenging ourselves, exploring new ways of playing and telling stories, and attempting what seems impossible, has always been part of our DNA. “We also know how demanding it is to create something new. Earning the trust of players, standing out in such a competitive space, and introducing fresh concepts is incredibly challenging. And since we have no legacy in this genre, we know we have everything to prove which is why your support and feedback will be essential. Together, we believe we can create something truly unique. “Of course, development of Star Wars: Eclipse continues, and we are eager to share more with you in the future. “I want to take this opportunity to thank all our fans around the world for playing our games year after year, for their kind words whenever we meet, for their patience and encouragement. “This is the beginning of a new chapter for Quantic Dream. Thank you for being with us on this journey, we can’t wait to share what comes next.” A life-long and avid gamer, William D’Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012 and taking over the hardware estimates in 2017. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel. You can follow the author on Bluesky. Full Article.