Gaming powerhouse Tencent has just unveiled Light of Motiram for PC, and honestly, it doesn’t just tiptoe into familiar territory—it dives headlong into it. The new game strikingly mirrors Sony’s renowned Horizon series developed by Guerrilla Games. The similarities aren’t a subtle nod; it feels like Light of Motiram springs straight from Horizon Zero Dawn and Forbidden West’s playbook.
### Could Tencent Face Legal Trouble from Sony Over Their Horizon-Like Game?
Light of Motiram, showcased in an attractive trailer below, is the brainchild of Tencent’s subsidiary, Polaris Quest. This game is marketed as a “mechanimal-ruled open world” adventure. Gamers will find themselves battling for survival amidst a world teeming with gigantic machines after civilization has taken a nosedive.
The instant Light of Motiram was revealed, the gaming community couldn’t help but draw parallels with the Palworld/Pokemon debacle. In the case of Palworld, which leaned heavily on Pokemon’s vibes, Nintendo didn’t hesitate to drag Pocketpair, its developer, into legal hot water for patent infringement.
There’s a split in the crowd; some players firmly believe that Sony should hold Tencent accountable for such an overt imitation of the Horizon series. On the other hand, there are voices saying that taking legal steps over Light of Motiram might be pushing it too far.
Various media outlets have reached out to both Sony and Tencent for comment, yet both giants have remained mum. Still, it would come as a shock if Sony decided to turn a blind eye. Ignoring this could signal an open invitation for their other beloved franchises to face the same fate of being replicated.
