Game Freak confirms great Pokémon hack, source codes surface
Over the weekend, game developer Game Freak was faced with a significant hack. As a result, the source code for various Pokémon games and future projects appeared on the internet.
According to a report by NintendoEverything, which was the first media outlet to write about the hack, the source code for Pokémon Heart Gold, Pokémon Soul Silver, Pokémon Black 2, and Pokémon White 2 were stolen and appeared online.
In addition, several code names popped up, including ‘Gaia’, an unannounced 10th generation Pokémon game for both current and future generation Nintendo Switch (‘K’ and ‘N’), ‘Ikkaku’, allegedly the code name for Pokémon Legends: Z-A, ‘Ounce’, the code name for Nintendo’s second generation Switch gaming console, ‘Synapse’, supposedly an unreleased multiplayer title described as a ‘Splatoon-like game’, and ‘Bauer’, the 24th Pokémon movie.
Furthermore, beta versions of numerous Pokémon, unused music and other assets have appeared on the internet. The same goes for details about a Detective Pikachu movie sequel and a live-action movie series for Netflix.
Neither Nintendo nor The Pokémon Company has issued a statement on the leaks as of yet.
Game Freak did release a statement, confirming the data leak.
According to the game developer, an unauthorized third party was able to access the company’s corporate network in August 2024 and obtain personal information of 2,606 former and current employees, including full names and company email addresses.
The developer doesn’t say anything about the alleged theft of intellectual property and other assets, such as the source codes of multiple games.
Game Freak promises to contact everyone who’s affected by the security incident.
Lastly, regarding its corporate network, the company says it took measures to beef up security. “We have already rebuilt and inspected the server, and will strive to prevent recurrence by further strengthening our security measures,” the press release says.
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