Game Freak, the Japanese developer of Pokémon, faced a data breach in which 2606 current and former employees' data was compromised. The breach, named 'TeraLeak' after the 2020 'GigaLeak,' included insider information on Nintendo Switch 2 codenames, source codes for games like Pokémon HeartGold, data on future Pokémon titles, and an unannounced game. Despite confirming the breach and strengthening security, Game Freak did not verify the leaked information's accuracy or reveal if Pokémon or Nintendo-related data was exposed
With the upcoming release of Pokémon Legends Z-A in 2025, the breach raises concerns over the security of sensitive game development information within the industry. https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/pokemon-developer-game-freak-data/