Game Freak Data Breach Exposes Pokémon Game Details and Employee Information
The breach, occurring in August, compromised sensitive data and revealed plans for future Pokémon titles.
- Over 2,600 current and former Game Freak employees had their personal information leaked due to unauthorized server access.
- The breach exposed source codes for Pokémon games, including unannounced titles and design documents.
- Details about Nintendo's rumored Switch 2 console, codenamed 'Ounce,' were revealed in the leak.
- Information about future Pokémon projects, including Gen 10 and a potential MMO, surfaced online.
- Game Freak has apologized and taken steps to enhance security to prevent future breaches.