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In a recent development, Tencent, a major player in the gaming industry, has unveiled a new game for PC titled Light of Motiram, which bears more than a passing resemblance to Sony’s iconic Horizon series developed by Guerrilla Games. To put it plainly, Light of Motiram seems to draw heavily from the likes of Horizon Zero Dawn and Forbidden West, to the extent that it’s hard not to see it as a direct imitation.
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### The Question of Legal Action: Sony vs. Tencent
Tencent’s subsidiary, Polaris Quest, is responsible for Light of Motiram, and they’ve described it as a “mechanimal-ruled open world” game. In this adventure, players must navigate a land dominated by massive machines amid the remnants of a fallen civilization.
As soon as Light of Motiram made its debut, gamers couldn’t help but draw parallels to the recent Palworld and Pokémon situation. In the case of Palworld, its developer, Pocketpair, ended up in hot water with a lawsuit from Nintendo for allegedly infringing on Pokémon’s patent rights.
The gaming community is buzzing with opinions—with many suggesting Sony should confront Tencent over what appears to be a clear rip-off of their Horizon series. However, there are voices arguing that a lawsuit might be taking things too far.
At the moment, various media outlets have tried contacting both Sony and Tencent for comments but haven’t received any responses. Nonetheless, it would be quite surprising if Sony decided to let this slide without challenging it legally. Allowing such cloning could potentially compromise other beloved franchises in Sony’s portfolio.
