Nintendo Hunts for Pokemon Teraleak Hacker on Discord

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Summary

  • Nintendo is asking Discord to reveal the identity of the Pokemon Teraleak hacker.
  • The massive Teraleak in 2024 leaked personal financial info, future Pokemon game details, and more.
  • It’s unclear whether Nintendo will pursue legal action.

Nintendo has requested a California court to compel Discord to disclose the identity of the individual behind the Pokémon Tera leak, a significant breach that impacted various Pokémon projects last year. This data breach exposed details about earlier and upcoming Pokémon games, suggesting that Nintendo is seeking out the culprit responsible for the hack.

In October 2024, an event known as the Pokemon Teraleak occurred, marking the largest hack involving Pokemon ever experienced by Nintendo. This leak disclosed details about previously undisclosed content in early Pokemon games and secretive information regarding upcoming games within the franchise. Additionally, it exposed personal data of employees and confidential financial records. Remarkably, it is said that the source code for an unannounced game titled Pokemon Legends Z-A was also leaked, although the hacker did not reveal this information.

Recently, documents submitted to the US District Court in California (via Polygon) have shown that Nintendo is seeking out the individual behind the extensive Pokemon Teraleak incident, as they’ve asked Discord to disclose their identity. This user, known as “GameFreakOUT,” is being accused of distributing unlawfully obtained materials to fans on the platform. The court papers, filed on April 18, request personal details such as name, address, phone number, and email address for this user. However, it remains uncertain whether Nintendo will take legal action against the Pokemon Teraleak hacker at this time. Previously, Nintendo has sued leakers, recovering $150,000 from each of the two individuals responsible for the 2019 _Sword and Shield_ strategy guide leak. But it’s not certain if they will do so again in this case.

Nintendo Requests That Discord Reveal the Identity of Pokemon Teraleak Hacker

Uncovering the Pokemon Teraleak posed challenges for Nintendo, but it also provided fans with an exciting opportunity to delve deeper into the history of their favorite games. Upon its revelation, it included early sprites from Pokemon Yellow, dating back to 1998, which didn’t make it into the final game version.

The leak also disclosed some upcoming projects that Game Freak had in store. One of the most significant findings from the hack was the emergence of a multiplayer game tentatively named “Pokemon Synapse“. Reportedly, it would resemble “Splatoon“, with players engaging in battles against one another in matches. As of now, “Pokemon Synapse” has not been officially confirmed, and further information regarding its gameplay mechanics and the status of its development remain undisclosed to the broader Pokemon community.

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2025-04-21 20:27