The recent Pokémon leak at Game Freak has caused quite a stir, and the company has finally acknowledged the situation. This Pokémon leak reveals a wealth of information, ranging from concept art and development plans to source codes and more. Centro LEAKS shared this collection on X, but it’s important to take everything with a grain of salt, as it could also contain outdated or incorrect information. In this article, we list the five most interesting discoveries.
1. Finally more info on Z-A
After months of silence, with the last update more than seven months ago, there are finally clues about Pokémon Legends: Z-A. Rumors suggest that Mega Evolutions are making a comeback, with Zeraora and the legendary Pokémon Zygarde possibly getting a Mega Evolution. This news doesn’t come as a real surprise, as Z-A is a spin-off of the games where Mega Evolutions were first introduced. While the leaks mentioned a possible release date in 2024, it seems this information is outdated and should be viewed with caution.
Official origin of the Pokémon universe pic.twitter.com/A9M5AEhzra
— Centro LEAKS (@CentroLeaks) October 13, 2024
2. Deepening of the Mythology
The mythology surrounding Pokémon is also receiving more attention. Arceus has long been considered the central god within the Pokémon universe, but new details are now emerging. Various illustrations have appeared within the community, highlighting the complexity and depth of this mythology, which has excited fans.
Official origin of the Pokémon universe pic.twitter.com/A9M5AEhzra
— Centro LEAKS (@CentroLeaks) October 13, 2024
3. Fascinating Beta Sprites
Another intriguing discovery is the many beta sprites that were leaked. While these images don’t necessarily provide new or crucial information, they are fascinating for fans. A notable revelation is that Mudkip, one of the most beloved starters, was originally designed as a sort of rabbit with a life buoy. So, there’s an alternate world where Mudkip never existed, and a strange water rabbit took its place.
Compilation of all beta Gen 3 Pokémon pic.twitter.com/JoTWPjNONR
— Centro LEAKS (@CentroLeaks) October 13, 2024
4. Details on Gen 10
For the first time, we get more information about the tenth region, internally referred to as “Gaia.” This region seems to be inspired by Greece and Greek mythology, which could lead to unique storylines and gameplay elements focusing on the country’s rich history and culture, much like Galar did with the United Kingdom. The game might concentrate on traveling between different islands, but the final direction remains unclear.
5. Extremely Strange and Disturbing Stories
One of the most unsettling aspects of the leak are the bizarre and sometimes disturbing stories allegedly written by someone at Game Freak. These stories reveal a ‘unique’ relationship between humans and Pokémon, with themes that, to say the least, don’t fit within the traditional Pokémon narrative. However, many of these themes can be traced back to Greek mythology, which might explain why these stories emerged. It’s doubtful whether these stories were ever meant for publication, but due to the leak, they are now accessible. It will be difficult to view certain Pokémon in the same way, especially for fans of Typhlosion.
Ok WTF Game Freak pic.twitter.com/hZF5uHQ2lg
— Centro LEAKS (@CentroLeaks) October 13, 2024
Implications for Game Freak
It’s important to realize that this leak not only exposes the exciting future of the Pokémon franchise but also has serious consequences for Game Freak’s employees. Sensitive information about individual employees has been made public, placing them in a vulnerable position. Such breaches of privacy are unacceptable and could have harmful effects on those involved. The community needs to be aware of this reality, no matter how enticing the leaked information may be.
