Leaks are complicated. On one hand, they cut through the frustratingly high level of secrecy that shrouds game development. On the other, they rob publishers and developers of their big coming out parties, a time of elation and celebration during which they’re finally able to share their work with the world after years of contractual silence. Love them or hate them, leaks happen, and 2019 was no exception.
Click through the gallery below or continue scrolling for our compilation of 2019’s biggest leaks, listed chronologically.
Witcher 3 for Nintendo Switch
The Witcher 3 for Switch was first leaked in the final days of 2018, when a port for the beloved RPG was listed by a French retailer. A second leak, posted to ResetEra, would occur in late May, shortly before Nintendo’s scheduled E3 Direct.
Source: IGN.com 9 Biggest Video Game Leaks of 2019