Nintendo is going after the person behind last year’s massive Pokémon leak

engadget.comPublished: 4/21/2025

Summary

Nintendo is taking legal action against the person behind last year’s Pokémon data breach, known as "GameFreakOUT," after sensitive materials were leaked on Discord. The company has subpoenaed Discord to reveal the leaker's identity and personal details, following the exposure of confidential source codes, early designs, and even plans for unreleased games like a Detective Pikachu sequel. The leak, dubbed "Teraleak" due to its vast scope, has sent shockwaves through the gaming community, with Nintendo now seeking justice—and potentially facing off against Discord in court.