Game Freak Acknowledges Data Breach Involving Employee Information

The studio behind the famed Pokémon series suffers a data breach, disclosing employee information and committing to improved cybersecurity efforts.

Game Freak, the renowned developer behind the Pokémon series, has confirmed that its systems were compromised, resulting in a data leak. The breach, which occurred in August, exposed the personal details of 2,606 individuals, including current and former staff as well as contractors. While no information was given on rumors regarding leaks of upcoming projects, the company expressed its commitment to contacting affected individuals and reinforcing its security measures to prevent future incidents. In its statement, Game Freak conveyed its apologies for the discomfort and disruption caused. The company remains integral to its collaboration with Nintendo and The Pokémon Company, especially as it develops the much-anticipated Pokémon Legends: Z-A scheduled for release next year. Legal action previously commenced by Nintendo and The Pokémon Company in Japan against the creators of the game Palword, which allegedly infringes on Pokémon trademarks, highlights ongoing issues of intellectual property in the gaming industry.