Earlier today, hackers released a huge amount of data from Pokemon developer Game Freak, including sensitive files from past and upcoming Pokemon games, films, and other projects.
Game Freak has now released an official statement addressing the breach. The statement is from CEO Satoshi Tajiri, confirming that the hack occurred back in August 2024, and that there was unauthorized access to personal information from 2,606 past and present employees at Game Freak. The affected parties have been notified where possible, and the company has taken steps to patch the leak and improve security.
Interestingly, the statement does not mention any of the leaked files related to Pokemon projects, implying that these are of lower priority to the company than the safety of its employees. We will be sure to report back with more info should it become available.
What do you think? Let us know in the comments.
Here are this week's eShop updates Digital Spotlight: Happy New Year! – As we start ringing…
For the past few weeks, various accessory makers have been showing off products they are…
Last year, the Pokemon Company announced the “Project Voltage” collaboration with Hatsune Miku — where the world-famous…
The Pokemon Company has started some special events for Pokemon TCG Pocket to celebrate New…
For the past few weeks, numerous leaks pertaining to the Switch's successor have been circulating…
With 2025 now rolling in, here's a look at some well-wishes from various game publishers…