Due to the Gundam Metaverse leak, Bandai Namco announced that it has temporarily suspended downloads. The company made an announcement about the incident that was first revealed on Reddit.
In a surprising twist, the renowned Japanese game publisher Bandai Namco has temporarily stopped downloading its much-anticipated Gundam Metaverse. This decision comes in response to rampant rumors of unauthorized access and the potential leak of design files tied to some eagerly awaited Gundam models. Bandai Namco regretted this interruption and assured users that updates on the resumption of downloads would be provided.
Gundam Metaverse leak: Expansion hits a roadblock
The abrupt suspension of downloads occurred just one week after the Metaverse game opened its virtual doors to the public in the United States and Japan on October 11th. The game had garnered enthusiastic attention, but things suddenly turned when speculations began circulating regarding unencrypted design files being exposed within the downloaded content, says The Block.
These files pertain to certain models from the planned animated feature Gundam Seed Freedom, scheduled for release in January 2024. Images uploaded on Reddit and the Hong Kong news site HK01 sparked concern about these possible breaches. You can find the Gundam Metaverse leak below:
The files of Gundam Metaverse were unsecured and unencrypted, resulting some of the CAD files has been leaked to public
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Bandai Namco has not released precise details regarding the reasons for the suspension, leaving gamers and fans in the dark and concerned. Many people on Reddit commented on the issue and most of them were confused as the company spent around $130 million to build this project, but they were unable to protect the files. People think that Bandai should have had spent more on its security measures.
The original announcement was made in Japanese, but we translated it, and here is what it reads: “We are currently temporarily suspending client file downloads. We apologize to everyone who has been looking forward to it, but we will notify you on this website once the date and time when you can download it again has been decided. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding and cooperation.”
If you want to check the official announcement, you can find it here.
What is the Gundam Metaverse project?
A month ago, Bandai Namco announced its grandiose concept for the Gundam Metaverse Project. They hope to create a worldwide platform for Gundam fans to interact with different content, such as fan-generated creations like Gunpla. These complex model kits depict the Gundam universe’s distinctive mecha technology and characters.
In a press release, Bandai Namco described their aim for transforming Gundam from an intellectual property (IP) to a social property and icon (SP). The firm hopes to work with fans and partners through Gundam to create a better future.
According to Nikkei Asia, Bandai Namco spent $130 million to build the Gundam Metaverse. “Japanese video game and toy company Bandai Namco Holdings is spending 15 billion yen ($130 million) to develop a “metaverse” featuring fearsome battle robots and other characters from its flagship Gundam franchise,” the publication wrote. The Gundam Metaverse leak has halted Bandai’s plans.
While this latest setback is disappointing, it is important to note that Bandai Namco is dedicated to the evolution of the metaverse and the empowerment of the Gundam community. This occurrence might be used to strengthen security procedures in the ever-expanding universe of metaverses. It guarantees that fans continue to have access to the rich, engaging experiences they want.
The Gundam Metaverse’s future is bright, and as technology progresses and protections are strengthened, we can anticipate a more secure and active digital environment for Gundam fans worldwide.
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