From the Pokemon tenth generation games to unannounced live-action movies, Game Freak gets a unwanted premiere for their upcoming plans.
Codenames for the upcoming Pokemon games and the Nintendo 2 have surfaced all over the internet, marking tough times for the developer of Pokemon. Game Freak has confirmed that the company suffered a data breach in August 2024.
The studio reported that the server was accessed illegally, compromising the email addresses and mobile numbers of 2,606 current, former, and contract employees. The organization has apologized to all the people affected by the data breach and reassured them that all the channels will be rebuilt with proper security.
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Game Freak Pokemon Source Code Leak – What Do We Know?
Pokemon developer Game Freak faced a massive hack resulting in the source code of Pokemon games and the codenames for Nintendo Switch 2 to leak online. Nintendo Life has confirmed that leaked data includes the codenames of Nintendo’s next-gen console, the codename of the unannounced 10-generation Pokemon games, and also the codename of the announced Pokemon Legends: Z-A.
Nintendo has not made any official comments on the leaks. However, the Pokemon developer has apologized to its customers and released a statement regarding the new Pokemon leaks.
Pokémon Leak Unveils Game Codenames, New Projects, and Movie Plans
The codenames of the Nintendo Switch 2 have been leaked which includes the codenames for the next-gen console. The leak reveals that the codenames for the two versions of the tenth generation Pokémon game are “K” and “N.” This suggests that Nintendo plans to release the game for both the Switch and its next console. Nintendo Life notes that “Ounce” is mentioned as the target platform.
Synapse, an unannounced Pokemon game is also reportedly mentioned. This game is expected to be co-developed with another studio and reports suggest the team is developing a type of Pokémon MMO. Also, the source code for DS games like Pokémon HeartGold, SoulSilver, Black 2, and White 2 has reportedly been leaked. This has resulted in unused assets and game music being shared online.
Apart from games, there is plot information relating to an unreleased sequel of the 2019 Detective Pikachu movie, reportedly named The Great Detective Pikachu. The movie was set to be released in 2024 and directed by Jordan Vogt-Roberts, but the reason for its cancellation is still unclear. The leaked Pokemon details suggest that a Pikachu live-action trilogy release was being considered.
Insights from the Pokémon-Switch 2 Leak
In 2020, there was an infamous Nintendo “Gigaleak” which released the previously unknown canceled games, prototypes, source code, development tools, and samples of internal communications. This was the largest leak of internal video game information at that time. The current leak has refreshed memories of Gigaleak for the organization as well as users.
Officially, Nintendo has not announced its next-gen console which is reportedly named Switch 2. Last month, unofficial prototype images of the new console surfaced, but the company didn’t comment on them. Developers are waiting to launch their upcoming games on the Switch 2 and gamers are eager to experience the releases on the handheld, but the glimpse of the codename will have to suffice for now.
