Game Freak Hit by Major Leak: New Pokémon Game Details Emerge

Leaks suggest a multiplayer Pokémon game with Splatoon-like mechanics is in development.

By Christopher Ivanov
Image: Reproduction / Disclosure
Image: Reproduction / Disclosure
  • A multiplayer-focused Pokémon game leak reveals potential collaboration between Game Freak and ILCA.
  • Rumored to have Splatoon-like gameplay, but it’s confirmed not to be an MMO.
  • Game Freak remains silent on the leak, while a recent security breach exposed personal data of over 2,000 employees.
The Essentials

A major leak just dropped, suggesting a multiplayer Pokémon game is in the works. Lately, The Pokémon Company’s been hit by a wave of leaks, especially around unconfirmed details for Generation 10. But this “Teraleak” targets Game Freak, the studio responsible for most of the main Pokémon titles, and is already being dubbed the biggest leak in Pokémon history. Quite the reputation to have, huh?

Game Freak’s track record includes hits like Sword and Shield and Scarlet and Violet. They’re also behind the upcoming title, Pokémon Legends: Z–A. But they’re not the only ones caught up in this mess. Another Japanese studio, ILCA, known for its work on Pokémon Home and Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, has also been named in these leaks. The files suggest the two companies are working together on something fresh in the Pokémon universe. And yes, fans are already losing their minds.

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Things started heating up on October 12, right around 7 PM (PT), when news of a new Pokémon game hit the internet. At first, rumors swirled that the project was codenamed Synapse, and the initial whispers hinted it might be an MMO. Sounds cool, right? Sadly, that theory got shot down pretty quickly. Centro LEAKS on X (formerly Twitter) cleared things up, pointing out that the early screenshots were bogus, and nope, this won’t be an MMO after all. But what is confirmed is that the gameplay could have some similarities to Splatoon, though exactly how remains to be seen.

The chaos of this leak comes just days after hackers teased the starter Pokémon for Pokémon Legends: Z–A, adding fuel to the already blazing hype train within the Pokémon community.

Game Freak’s Radio Silence on the Leaks

The leaked files aren’t just spilling details about this new game. They’re also revealing juicy tidbits about Generation 10, supposedly titled “Gaia.” According to these leaks, Gen 10 is being developed for both the Switch 1 and Switch 2, whatever that means for us non-tech wizards.

The leak is huge, and people are still sifting through the piles of data. We’re talking beta Pokémon designs, scrapped concepts, map editors, theme songs, and even old game proposals from the early days of the Pokémon series. Yet, Game Freak remains as silent as a Zubat in a cave.

Days before this whole thing exploded, on October 10, Game Freak released a public apology on their official website. They acknowledged that there had been a security breach back in August 2024, exposing the personal info of over 2,000 employees.

Not exactly the kind of news you want to hear if you work there, right? They confirmed that names, phone numbers, and emails were leaked, and they’ve reached out to the affected individuals. But here’s the kicker: no mention of the game leaks. Not a single word about any of the titles or the data that’s now floating around the web.

In the midst of this mess, Game Freak is still hiring, increasing efforts to bring on new planners and programmers. Whether this hack will impact their development plans or even strain their relationship with The Pokémon Company remains to be seen. What we do know? This is going to be a wild ride for Pokémon fans.

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