Last Sunday (13), Game Freak, developer of the Pokémon series, confirmed that hackers attacked the company, resulting in the leak of around 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 repercussions among fans, mainly due to unauthorized access to previously unreleased Pokémon .
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According to the company, among the leaked files are historical documents, such as the franchise's design “bible” and minutes of important meetings. Included are decisions about the end of the adventures of Ash Ketchum, protagonist since 1997. In addition, they also discovered data about the development of new titles in the franchise, such as Pokémon Legends: ZA. This game would be ready, just waiting for a date for its release to be defined.
Leak exposes unannounced codes and projects
In addition to revelations about the franchise's past, the leak brought details about Game Freak's future projects. Information about Nintendo's next console, codenamed “Ounce” , has appeared in the stolen files. Data about Pokémon Gaia, a project under development for this console, has already been released. Splatoon -style title , have surfaced. Thus, the release of Pokémon Legends: ZA , scheduled for winter 2024 in the USA, has been postponed.
The leaked material is being analyzed by specialized profiles, but the proliferation of fakes and montages complicates data filtering. Thus, true and false information mix, generating confusion about what was actually extracted from the servers.
Game Freak speaks out and takes security measures
After the invasion, Game Freak released an official statement admitting the attack. Hackers compromised employees' personal data, in addition to information about Pokémon. The developer stated that it is in direct contact with the affected individuals. It took preventative measures to prevent further incidents, including rebuilding compromised servers. The company warned that the full impact of the attack could unfold in the coming days. More leaked content may appear on networks during this period.
Hackers access confidential Game Freak files
The Game Freak raid revealed historical and future material, including unused Pokémon beta art and previously unreleased music tracks. In addition, new films from the franchise were also shown. Among the revelations, there is a possible reboot of the cinematic universe, focused on a more adult audience. Additionally, details about the sequel to Detective Pikachu have surfaced. Despite the containment measures adopted by Game Freak, new details may continue to emerge as the company tries to regain control over the leaked data.
