Game Freak Confirmed as Hack Victim

Game Freak, the developer responsible for the iconic Pokémon franchise, confirmed that their servers were hacked in August, leading to the leak of data involving 2,606 items containing employee information.

Game Freak, the developer of the beloved Pokémon series, has officially acknowledged that it suffered a data breach after sensitive information appeared online recently. The intrusion occurred in August and resulted in the compromise of data, including names and email addresses of current, former, and contract employees. While Game Freak refrained from commenting on claims about leaked details of unreleased projects, it assured that affected individuals would be contacted and that security measures are being enhanced to prevent future incidents. The Pokémon franchise, one of the most prestigious in entertainment, is currently developing Pokémon Legends: Z-A, set for release next year. Meanwhile, the company faces a legal battle in Japan over claims against Pocketpair's game Palword for alleged patent infringement.