Recreation Freak, developer of the popular Pokémon franchise, has acknowledged a security breach that saw sensitive materials leaked online over the weekend, including internal documentation, source codes, and even abandoned character designs. The corporation revealed on Thursday that it had discovered its servers had been compromised in August, resulting in the leakage of sensitive employee data. Despite not addressing Pokémon leaks, much of this information appears to have surfaced online following the statement’s release.
As leaked documents and images poured in following the event’s start, X unleashed a deluge of sensitive information on Saturday afternoon. The “Teraleak” records suggest that some followers are referring to them as containing code snippets for previous Nintendo games, codenames for the Switch 2 and the next-generation console “Gen 10”, specifically “Ounce” and “Gaia,” references to an in-development massively multiplayer online game (MMO), and internal discussions from design meetings. Further details exist regarding the rumored unreleased sequel and other planned Pokémon movies, as well as a novel anime series.
The extent of the breach is substantial, revealing a vast array of concept art for unlaunched characters as well as sensitive code snippets. Despite the widespread speculation, neither Nintendo nor The Pokémon Company has publicly confirmed or denied the alleged leak. Engadget has contacted us seeking a response. Recreation Freak has acknowledged a recent security breach, apologizing for the incident and announcing measures to enhance its safety protocols. The unauthorized access compromised the sensitive information of approximately 2,600 current and former employees, including confidential data that was not publicly available.
