Last Sunday (13), Game Freak, developer of the Pokémon series, confirmed that hackers attacked the company, resulting in the leak of about 1TB of data. The invasion revealed confidential information, including game source codes, concept art and even internal documents that bring to light unreleased projects in the franchise. The attack generated great repercussion among fans, mainly due to the unauthorized access to unreleased details of Pokémon .
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According to the company, the leaked files include historical documents, such as the franchise's design "bible" and minutes of important meetings. These include decisions about the end of the adventures of Ash Ketchum, the protagonist since 1997. Furthermore, they also discovered data on the development of new titles in the franchise, such as Pokémon Legends: ZA. This game is reportedly ready, just waiting for a release date to be set.
Leak exposes unannounced code and projects
In addition to revelations about the franchise's past, the leak revealed details about Game Freak's future projects. Information about Nintendo's next console, codenamed "Ounce," Splatoon -style title , have surfaced. Thus, the release of Pokémon Legends: ZA , scheduled for winter 2024 in the US, has been postponed.
The leaked material is being analyzed by specialized profiles, but the proliferation of fakes and fabrications complicates data filtration. This allows real and false information to be mixed together, creating confusion about what was actually extracted from the servers.
Game Freak speaks out and takes security measures
Following the hack, Game Freak released an official statement acknowledging the attack. Hackers compromised employees' personal data, as well as Pokémon information. The developer stated that it is in direct contact with the affected individuals. It has taken preventive measures to prevent further incidents, including rebuilding the compromised servers. The company warned that the full impact of the attack could unfold in the coming days. More leaked content may surface online during this period.
Hackers access confidential Game Freak files
The Game Freak hack uncovered historical and future material, including unused Pokémon beta art and unreleased music tracks. Additionally, new films in the franchise were also exposed. Among the revelations is a possible reboot of the cinematic universe, aimed at a more mature audience. Furthermore, details about the Detective Pikachu sequel have emerged. Despite Game Freak's containment measures, new details may continue to emerge as the company attempts to regain control of the leaked data.
