An unprecedented hack on Game Freak has revealed stolen data about unannounced projects, including a new 10th-generation Pokémon game codenamed "Gaia," set to launch on the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. The leak suggests two versions of the game, codenamed "K" and "N," may also be tested on the current Switch, hinting at a potential cross-platform release.
A massive data breach at Game Freak, the Pokémon developer, has exposed confidential information about unreleased games, scrapped Pokémon content, and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. The August 2024 hack, confirmed by Game Freak this week, compromised a company server, resulting in the leak of gigabytes of data now circulating online.
Early reports from Nintendo Life detail an unannounced tenth-generation Pokémon game, codenamed "Gaia," with two versions ("K" and "N"). The leak suggests a planned release on a platform codenamed "Ounce," widely believed to be the next-generation Nintendo Switch. Intriguingly, the games are reportedly being tested on the current Switch, hinting at a possible cross-platform launch.
Further leaked information includes details on a Pokémon spin-off, codenamed "Synapse," and source code for various older DS titles like Pokémon HeartGold, SoulSilver, Black 2, and White 2. The ongoing dissemination of this stolen data on social media continues to reveal more about Game Freak's past and future projects.
