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Hideki Kamiya has expressed his anger on social media towards the leakers who published information about the Switch 2.
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He called them “disgraceful people”, among other strong statements expressing his frustration.
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Kamiya's comments about the leakers highlight a controversial issue in the video game industry.
Bayonetta game designer Hideki Kamiya expressed his anger and frustration towards Nintendo Exchange 2 social media leakers. Nintendo just revealed the successor to the Switch, and Kamiya feels angry at those who leaked valuable information before the official release.
Leaks are a major concern among video game developers, as they can undermine years of work by stripping the final product of its surprise factor. Many games were leaked before launch, including very popular titles such as Grand Theft Auto 5, Fallout 4and Red Dead Redemption 2. The more anticipated the game, the more likely it is to leak. In 2023 highly anticipated GTA 6 the trailer was released by an unofficial source the day before the release, forcing Rockstar Games to release the official trailer ahead of time. There are plenty of examples like this, but the latest one involves the highly anticipated successor to the Nintendo Switch. All the leaks leading up to its publication angered Kamiya, who raised his voice on social media.

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Game designer Hideki Kamiya (known for games like Eyes and Bayoneta) posted a thread expressing his frustration with those who leaked information ahead of Nintendo's official Switch 2 reveal. Talking about Okami 2Kamiya pointed out how rewarding a surprise reveal is for developers, and called out those who undermine the moment by releasing unauthorized information beforehand. “I hope all the people who leaked information about the Switch 2 / those who helped release it are cursed for the rest of their lives,” said Kamiya (translated by Eurogamer).
Hideki Kamiya Calls Switch 2 Leakers 'Disgraceful People'
In the thread, the game designer went on to state how damaging information leaks can be and how bad he thinks about information leaks. He criticized how these people, who appear to have access to valuable and secret information, betrayed those who trusted them, calling them “disgraceful people”. This is not the first time he has made strong statements on social media, as in the past Kamiya has insulted an Eyes fan – although this time many may take his side.
In addition to many leaks and rumors, Nintendo's next console has finally been revealed, introducing gamers to some of its exciting features. Players can expect magnetic Joy-Cons that snap into place instead of sliding on rails. The console is larger than the standard Switch and has a black color scheme with red and blue detailing.
I hope all the people who leaked information about the Switch 2 / those who helped leak it are cursed for life.
Fans will be happy to know that the Nintendo Switch 2 is backwards compatible with both digital and physical Switch games, although not all titles will be supported. While gamers are excited about Nintendo's announcement, Kamiya's comments against leaks highlight a controversial issue in the video game industry.

Nintendo Switch 2
The Nintendo Switch 2 is the successor to the Nintendo Switch, which is scheduled for release in 2025. Confirmed to be backwards compatible, it will play both physical and digital Nintendo Switch games. The full reveal is written for April 2, 2025.
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2025-00-00