Tencent, a major player in the gaming industry, has recently unveiled a new PC game titled Light of Motiram. Upon its announcement, comparisons to Sony’s acclaimed Horizon series, developed by Guerrilla Games, were immediately drawn. The resemblance isn’t just skin-deep; it’s strikingly similar to Horizon Zero Dawn and Forbidden West, generating quite the buzz.
### Could Sony Sue Tencent Over the Resemblance?
Developed by Polaris Quest, a subsidiary of Tencent, Light of Motiram is described as an “open world dominated by mechanimals.” Players are tasked with surviving in a post-apocalyptic setting brimming with gigantic machines. You can catch a glimpse of the action in the trailer below.
Upon its reveal, many gamers couldn’t help but compare the situation to the Palworld/Pokemon controversy. In that case, Palworld raised eyebrows for borrowing heavily from Pokemon, leading to legal action from Nintendo against developer Pocketpair over alleged patent infringements.
The community is divided on what Sony’s next move should be. Some believe Sony should hold Tencent accountable for the apparent mimicry of the Horizon series, while others argue that legal action might be an excessive measure.
Despite the chatter, both Sony and Tencent have remained tight-lipped, offering no comments to the media. That said, many predict that Sony might pursue legal action to set a precedent and protect its other franchises from potential imitation.
