Sony and Tencent Quietly Settle Lawsuit Over Horizon Clone Light of Motiram
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Sony and Tencent have reached a confidential settlement to end their copyright lawsuit over the Horizon-inspired title Light of Motiram, resulting in the game's removal from Steam and the Epic Games Store.
The high profile legal battle between Sony and Tencent over the controversial survival title Light of Motiram has officially come to an end. According to court documents highlighted by Eurogamer, the two gaming giants have reached a confidential settlement, resulting in the complete dismissal of the lawsuit with prejudice. While the financial terms remain private, the practical fallout is already visible across digital storefronts, as the game has been successfully delisted from both Steam and the Epic Games Store.
Controversy surrounded Light of Motiram from the moment Tencent revealed the project, with players and industry analysts immediately drawing direct parallels to Sony's premier Horizon franchise. The similarities in mechanical design and aesthetic prompted Sony to file a formal copyright and trademark infringement lawsuit earlier this year. Tencent initially pushed back against the claims, calling Sony's stance on originality startling, before both legal teams moved toward a preliminary halt on public testing and promotion earlier this month.
Despite the storefront removals, digital footprints for the project remain active. The official website, Discord server, and social media channels for Light of Motiram are still online, suggesting that Tencent might eventually attempt to rework and relaunch the title with a heavily altered visual and mechanical identity. For now, the closure of the lawsuit sets a firm boundary on how closely upcoming platform competitors can mirror established AAA intellectual properties without facing immediate legal escalation.
Tags: Sony, Tencent, Light of Motiram, Horizon Zero Dawn, Industry News
Original article: Eurogamer