Tencent, the gaming powerhouse, has recently unveiled its new PC game, Light of Motiram, which bears an uncanny resemblance to Sony’s Horizon series created by Guerrilla Games. This is not just a mild similarity; the game seems to be heavily inspired by or even built on assets reminiscent of Horizon Zero Dawn and its sequel, Forbidden West.
### Could Sony Take Legal Action Against Tencent for Light of Motiram?
The developing company behind Light of Motiram is Polaris Quest, a subsidiary of Tencent. The game promises an open world dominated by mechanical creatures, where players must strive to survive in a civilization after its downfall. The premise alone raises eyebrows due to its striking parallels with Horizon’s setting and themes.
As soon as the game was announced, the gaming community quickly drew comparisons to the situation involving Palworld and Pokemon. Palworld, which is heavily inspired by Pokemon, faced legal troubles when Nintendo took action against the developer, Pocketpair, for violating their patent rights.
Many gamers are advocating for Sony to challenge Tencent legally due to the clear similarities between Light of Motiram and the Horizon series. However, some argue that such a lawsuit might be excessive or counterproductive.
Several media outlets have reached out to Sony and Tencent for comments, but both companies have remained silent on the matter. It would be surprising if Sony chose not to pursue legal action, as doing nothing might set a concerning precedent where other major franchises could risk similar imitation.
