A massive trove of information about upcoming Pokémon game projects has surfaced online, thanks to new material from the infamous “Teraleak.” This leak, stemming from data stolen last year from Game Freak’s servers, offers an unprecedented look into the franchise’s future.
This treasure trove of data, containing everything from development blueprints and concept art to early screenshots, came to light shortly after the recent disclosure of files related to Pokémon Legends: Z-A, a title launching this week.
It appears the hacker responsible for last year’s significant Game Freak breach held onto this extensive data for nearly a year, strategically releasing it around the launch of Pokémon Legends: Z-A. Now, however, it seems the full extent of the stolen information is being unleashed, revealing the franchise’s ambitious product roadmap for the entire decade.
The leaked files contain a staggering amount of detail, providing a sneak peek into numerous projects.
Much of the leaked data focuses on the highly anticipated “Gen 10” games, rumored for release next year to coincide with Pokémon’s 30th anniversary. This includes potential game titles, early animation tests, in-engine footage, and intriguing details about several proposed gameplay mechanics.
But that’s not all: the leak also hints at an ambitious, standalone Pokémon MMO project, alongside concept art for an entirely new Pokémon Legends spin-off. Looking further ahead, there are even suggestions that Pokémon’s “Gen 11” mainline titles could arrive at the dawn of the next decade, mapping out releases well into the 2030s.
This is truly a staggering amount of insider information, believed to originate from the same source that previously revealed beta build details for Pokémon Legends: Z-A and, last year, an enormous collection of development data for nearly every past Pokémon project.
While fans are eagerly dissecting these purported plans and discussing exciting new gameplay mechanics, including early fan art for new Pokémon species, it’s crucial to remember that much of this information might never come to fruition.
As previous leaks of Pokémon Legends: Z-A beta builds demonstrated, game development often involves cutting features. Therefore, the information from the Teraleak, which occurred in August 2024, may not accurately represent Game Freak’s current development strategies.
Nintendo has previously pursued legal action to uncover the identity of the Teraleak culprit, even attempting to subpoena a popular communication platform. Both Nintendo and The Pokémon Company have been contacted for official comment regarding this latest revelation.