Massive Game Freak hack reportedly reveals Pokémon Gen 10, Switch 2 codenames and more

According to Pokémon insider CentroLeaks, Game Freak was hacked today and everything from source codes for older Pokémon games to the Switch 2 codename have now leaked onto the internet.

• Centro claims that it is a new Pokémon MMO, with a file labeled “mmo_test” being uncovered during the breach.
• CODENAME: SYNAPSE, a combat-oriented multiplayer game co-developed by Game Freak and ILCA, appears to be in the works. Leakers have said that it is a “Splatoon-like game.”
• The hackers also received information about the next generation of Pokémon. Gen 10 is called “Gaia”, it was developed for both Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 and has two version names “K and N”. .”
• Switch 2 is reportedly codenamed “Ounce.”
• In addition to everything said above, source codes and beta builds for Pokémon Heart Gold / Soul Silver and Black 2 / White 2 have also been leaked.

Details about who is responsible and what information was obtained through the breach are currently scarce.

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