Nintendo has taken legal action in an attempt to force Discord to reveal the identity of a user responsible for one of the biggest Pokémon-related information breaches to date.
The individual, known only by the alias GameFreakOUT, is accused of leaking a trove of internal materials last year in what the community dubbed the “Teraleak.” The leak included unreleased concept art, internal communications, and early builds of upcoming games such as Pokémon Legends: Z-A, as well as previously unseen data from other titles in development.
In a DMCA subpoena filed on April 18, 2025, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, Nintendo is requesting that Discord provide identifying information tied to the account. This includes the user’s full name, IP address, email address, and phone number.
The materials were initially shared on a now-defunct server titled FreakLeak, which Nintendo claims was created specifically to distribute confidential and proprietary information. The company argues the leak caused significant damage, not only in terms of lost revenue, but also in undermining their future marketing plans and damaging trust with partners and fans.
Nintendo is no stranger to aggressive legal tactics. From shutting down fan games and emulation platforms to pursuing individuals involved in leaks, their track record of defending intellectual property is well-established. This latest action reinforces their ongoing stance: leaks of any scale will be met with legal consequences.
If Discord complies, Nintendo is expected to pursue additional legal measures once the user is identified. The result could set a precedent for how platforms like Discord handle future leaks, especially those involving major entertainment brands.
