Pokémon issues warning to Sword, Shield and Home hackers Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Pokémon issues warning to Sword, Shield and Home hackers Dubious disc. News by Tom Phillips Deputy Editor Updated on 25 Jan 2021 12 comments The Pokémon Company has acknowledged issues with hacked creatures being available in its latest Nintendo Switch games - as well as cloud-based storage service Pokémon Home. Anyone found using "illegally modified data" will be subject to various punishments, and potentially a loss of access to Home's subscription service even if they had paid up for the privilege. Watch on YouTube "We have confirmed that some users are playing Pokémon Sword Shield and Pokémon Home using illegally modified data," the company wrote in a newly-released statement. "In addition, we will take the following measures for users who are deemed inappropriate in terms of operation, such as causing problems with the operation of software and applications or causing inconvenience to other users." These measures include restrictions on Sword/Shield online play, being able to trade creatures with Home, and the suspension of Home accounts on both smartphone and Nintendo Switch. "In the future, we will continue to take similar measures on a regular basis and may implement further restriction measures without prior notice," the company concluded. "We will regularly monitor and respond to fraudulent and annoying acts so that our users can enjoy themselves with peace of mind. We look forward to your continued support of the Pokémon series." Pokémon has always suffered from hacked creatures being traded between games, though The Pokémon Company is clearly keen to enforce its own rules more carefully now it has long-term cloud service Home to police. Home looks set to be a hub for your Pokémon throughout the future of the series - including whatever is due this year as part of the franchise's 25th anniversary celebrations. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 4 Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Lady Dimitrescu will be a tad smaller in Resident Evil Village's Mercenaries DLC Level the playing field. 1 Overwatch 2 suffers another DDoS attack and character roster bugs Mei Mei. 13 Latest Articles Digital Foundry Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090: a new level in graphics performance The Digital Foundry video review - and how the new GPU champion delivers for 4K 120fps gaming. Feature Evercore Heroes wants to wind people up the right way "There's less rage at them, because they didn't end your fun." Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 4 Genshin Impact Path of Gleaming Jade dates, login event rewards Including other anniversary rewards and how to claim them. Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store