Nintendo wants to take legal action against the leaker of its Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom art book and has requested Discord to reveal the person’s identity.
Nintendo is suing the person who leaked the art book for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, which will be a part of the Collector’s Edition. In February, an individual using the username JustJulienOffic posted images of the book on Reddit and Discord. Nintendo is now seeking a subpoena to reveal the leaker’s personal information.
The leak of the art book for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom occurred in February of this year. Someone using the username JustJulienOffic posted images of the book on Reddit and Discord. The person claimed they had seen a “interesting look” at the book from a friend. The book’s more than 200 pages contain concept art for Link, other characters, new foes, and locations.
Nintendo has filed an application for a DMCA subpoena at a district court in California. If the request is approved, Discord will be required to reveal the user’s identity who posted the illegal content, Julien#2743. Nintendo needs only the user’s name, home address, phone number, and email address. Reddit moderators removed the images but before they already shared on social media and other forums.
Nintendo has a reputation for keeping the content of its games secret before release. The leak of the art book for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is frustrating for the company. Nintendo wants to file a lawsuit to make the leaker responsible.
Nintendo is suing the person responsible for disclosing The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom’s art book. When someone posted screenshots of the book on Reddit and Discord in February, there was a leak. The book has over 200 pages and concept art for Link, other characters, antagonists, and settings are included. Nintendo has requested a DMCA subpoena in order to identify the user who leaked the information. To maintain its reputation for keeping the details of its games a secret until they are released, Nintendo intends to sue the person.
