Steam may have leaked achievements for countless forthcoming PC games via a third party site, including Persona 6, Ace Combat 8, and even some unannounced games

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Steam may have leaked achievements for countless forthcoming PC games via a third party site, including Persona 6, Ace Combat 8, and even some unannounced games

PC Gamer · 3 hours ago

A report suggests that Steam has inadvertently exposed achievement lists for a large number of unreleased PC games through a third-party website, potentially revealing details about titles that publishers have not yet formally announced. Among the games said to be affected are the long-awaited Persona 6 and Ace Combat 8, alongside references to several other unannounced projects, raising the prospect of unintended reveals ahead of official marketing plans.

Such leaks typically occur because achievement data for a game must be uploaded to Steam's backend systems before launch, and third-party trackers that monitor these systems can sometimes surface the information publicly before a game is unveiled. This can inadvertently confirm a title's existence, its platform, or even hint at its content through achievement names and descriptions, putting developers and publishers in the position of having to respond to or clarify unauthorised disclosures.

  • Third-party site reportedly exposed Steam achievement data early
  • Persona 6 and Ace Combat 8 reportedly among leaked titles
  • Several unannounced, unreleased games also apparently referenced

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