If this information is godsend for some, it is very bad news whether as a developer or as a builder. In August 2024, a hack was carried out on the home side Game Freakwith one of the biggest leaks in recent years in the video game industry (second hard blow after Rockstar Games et GTA VI). And Game Freak spoke this weekend about a leak that leaked the personal data of members of the team, the scale is much more catastrophic with what is now called the Pokemon. A significant number of elements leaked in a few hours on the Web, with a few examples:
- Information about Pokémon Legends ZA
- Nintendo Switch 2 code name
- Information on its possible release date
- The roadmap of The Pokémon Company on the upcoming Pokémon films and series
- A new MMO-oriented game
- The source codes of Pokémon Heart Gold / Soul Silver but also Pokémon Black and White
- Information on the 10th generation of Pokémon games
- Exclusive concept art
- Personal data of various Game Freak members
Out of respect for Game Freak, The Pokémon Company et Nintendowe will not broadcast any information concerning this leak and will not comment on the findings of the dataminers and others responsible for this leak, who will have a field day over the coming days/weeks/months. But one thing is certain, the scene Pokémon risks being greatly disrupted in the coming days as evidenced by the current mess on the various social networks where readers are unable to distinguish the leaks between the numerous fakes and fanmades.
