Summary
A knownPokemonleaker posted information on social media about a Pokemon spin-off game codenamed “Synapse,” a multiplayer title developed by Game Freak and ILCA which draws inspiration from theSplatoonseries. The leaker shared in-development screenshots of thisPokemontitle, which included concept art and control schemes for the project’s Switch version.
The information on the Synapse Pokemon project is part of the greaterPokemon"Teraleak" that is making the rounds on social media and is said to be among the largest leaks in the franchise’s history. Earlier in October, a hacker shared beta footage of past mainline titles, such asPokemon Black and WhiteandPokemon X and Y, which included some unfinished sprites for certain Pokemon. In addition, details aboutPokemon Legends: Z-Awere seemingly included in the Teraleak, as a social media user claimed thatZygarde and Zeraora would receive Mega Evolution formsin the upcoming Switch title.
While all leaked information must be taken with a grain of salt, a credible leaker shared information about a potential upcomingPokemonproject. According to Twitter user Centro Leaks, the Synapse project seemingly stemmed from another project dubbed “Rodeo” and was slated to be in development for both the Switch and mobile platforms. While the development status of Synapse remains unclear, the information posted by Centro Leaks claims that it isa multiplayerPokemontitle co-developed by Game Freak and ILCA. Screenshots of the Synapse project indicated that players would create avatars and be able to ride Pokemon such as Garchomp, Samurott, and Electivire. In addition to avatar customization options, players would be able to tame rampaging wild Pokemon by either throwing Poke Balls at them or by climbing on top of them and hanging on to calm them down.
More Pokemon Synapse Project Information Revealed
The leak also stated that the Synapse project drewinspiration from theSplatoonseriesin that the player’s riding Pokemon could be painted with markings using a Smeargle-shaped paint gun. The markings included basic shapes such as a star and a heart, along with different color options such as white and magenta. Centro Leaks went on to say that no information about Synapse’s status is available but clarified that thePokemonproject may still be ongoing. Neither Game Freak nor ILCA have publicly commented about Synapse.
Thoughriding Pokemon is possible in games likePokemon Scarlet and Violet, the information obtained about the Synapse project would potentially take the popular concept even further. Only time will tell if Synapse or other unreleasedPokemontitles will ever see the light of day.
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