Sony sues Tencent over "Horizon" clone
"Light of Motiram" is a brazen copy of the "Horizon" games, says Sony. Tencent has tried twice in vain to licence the brand from Sony.
Those who saw the trailer last November will not be surprised by the claim. The Header image of «Light of Motiram» is inevitably reminiscent of Sony's open-world action game «Horizon Zero Dawn». Both games rely on a similar post-post-apocalyptic scenario with a red-haired protagonist and dino-like robots.
Tencent allegedly wanted the «Horizon» licence
The documents submitted by Sony's lawyers compare various aspects of the game, such as the protagonist and various robot creatures. At first glance, they also look very similar.
The whole thing is strongly reminiscent of «Palworld». A lawsuit was also filed there. However, Nintendo focussed on certain mechanics rather than outward appearances - and has already recorded its first success.
Another interesting aspect of the «Horizon» lawsuit is Sony's claim that Tencent wanted to licence the brand. Sony suspects that the game was already in development at the time. Tencent's Aurora Studios was supposed to take care of the realisation. The «Horizon» name was to be retained and the setting expanded to include Chinese influences.
Sony also speculates that Polaris Quest, currently listed as the studio behind «Light of Motiram», is either another name for Aurora Studios or the two are working together.
Tencent has not yet commented on the lawsuit.
Update: The description «slavish clone» is more detailed.
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