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Bayonettagame designer Hideki Kamiya expressed his anger and frustration againstNintendoSwitch 2 leakers on social media. The successor to the Switch has just been revealed byNintendo, and Kamiya feels annoyed at those who disclosed valuable information ahead of the official release.
Leaks are a major concern among video game developers, as they can undermine years of work by stripping a final product of its surprise factor.Many games have been leaked before launch, including highly popular titles likeGrand Theft Auto 5,Fallout 4, andRed Dead Redemption 2. The more anticipated a game is, the higher the chances of it getting leaked. In 2023, the highly awaitedGTA 6trailer was published by an unofficial source a day before release, forcing Rockstar Games to launch the official trailer ahead of time. There are plenty of examples like this, but the most recent one involves Nintendo’s highly awaited Switch successor. All the leaks leading up to its release angered Kamiya, who raised his voice on social media.
Taking to Twitter, game designer Hideki Kamiya (known for games likeOkamiandBayonetta) posted a thread expressing his frustration with those who leaked information beforeNintendo’s official Switch 2 reveal. Talking aboutOkami 2, Kamiya pointed out how rewarding it is for a developer to make a surprise reveal and ranted about those who undermine this moment by publishing unauthorized information ahead of time. “I hope that all of the people who leaked Switch 2 information/those who helped leak it will be cursed for the rest of their lives,” said Kamiya (translated byEurogamer).
Hideki Kamiya Calls Switch 2 Leakers ‘Shameful People’
In the thread, the game designer continued by stating how harmful leaking information can be and how poorly he thinks of leakers. He criticized how these people, who seem to have access to valuable and secret information, betrayed those who trusted them, calling them “shameful people.” This is not the first time he has made strong statements on social media, as in the past,Kamiya insulted anOkamifan—though this time, many may side with him.
Aside from the many leaks and rumors, Nintendo’s next console was finally revealed, introducing players to some of its exciting features. Players can expect magnetic Joy-Cons that snap into place instead of sliding along rails. The console is larger than the standard Switch and features a black color scheme with red and blue details.
I hope that all of the people who leaked Switch 2 information/those who helped leak it will be cursed for the rest of their lives.
Fans will be happy to know that theNintendo Switch 2 is backward compatiblewith both digital and physical Switch games, though not all titles will be supported. As players get excited about Nintendo’s announcement, Kamiya’s comments against leakers highlight a controversial issue in the video game industry.
Nintendo Switch 2
The successor to 2017’s Nintendo Switch continues down the same path as its predecessor, providing a hybrid experience that supports both home and handheld gaming. Launching on July 18, 2025, with games like Mario Kart World, the basic Nintendo Switch 2 bundle comes with the console, Joy-Con 2, straps for the controller, a dock, an AC adapter, an HDMI cable, and a Joy-Con 2 grip.
