As Sony's lawsuit against "slavish clone" of Horizon series continues, Tencent agrees not to promote open-world survival game Light of Motiram, at least for the time being

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Tue, 02 Dec 2025 17:31:24 +0000

Tencent has agreed to pause promotion of its open-world survival game Light of Motiram amid Sony's lawsuit, which claims the game is a "slavish clone" of the Horizon series. The agreement includes no new promotions or public testing until a preliminary injunction motion is resolved. Tencent's attorney noted a modified schedule for court proceedings, with responses due by December 17, 2025, and a hearing set for January 29, 2026.

2025-12-02 | Insider Gaming: Tencent Agrees to Pause Light of Motiram Promotion While Horizon Clone Lawsuit Continues

Tencent and Sony have agreed to delay the hearing date for the Horizon clone lawsuit concerning Light of Motiram, contingent on pausing its promotion and public testing. The new deadlines set Tencent's response to Sony's preliminary injunction for December 17, 2025, and Sony's reply for January 2, 2026. Both parties will request a simultaneous hearing on January 29, 2026. Conditions include no new promotions and a release date no earlier than Q4 2027.

2025-12-03 | GameSpot: Tencent Pauses Light Of Motiram Promotion As Sony's Legal Showdown Approaches Turning Point

Tencent has paused the promotion of Light of Motiram amid ongoing legal disputes with Sony, which claims the game is a "slavish clone" of its Horizon franchise. A temporary agreement allows Tencent more time to respond to Sony's injunction request, requiring it to halt public promotion and maintain the game's Q4 2027 release. A joint court hearing is scheduled for January 29, 2026. Sony also announced a new MMORPG, Horizon Steel Frontiers, in collaboration with NCSoft.

2025-12-03 | Eurogamer: Tencent's alleged Horizon rip-off is ironically back in the news as company agrees to halt promotion amid Sony lawsuit

Tencent has agreed to halt all promotion and public testing of its game Light of Motiram amid a lawsuit from Sony, which claims the game is a "slavish clone" of its Horizon series. The agreement includes no new promotion while the court hears Sony's injunction request, with a scheduled hearing in January 2024. Tencent has also toned down similarities on the game's Steam page, while both companies seek to consolidate court hearings.

2025-12-03 | GamesIndustry.biz: Tencent halts Light of Motiram testing and marketing as Horizon copyright lawsuit date set for January

Tencent has paused all promotion and testing of its upcoming action game, Light of Motiram, in response to a copyright lawsuit filed by Sony, which claims the game is a "slavish clone" of its Horizon series. The court case is scheduled for January 29, 2026. Tencent has agreed not to move the release date, currently set for Q4 2027, until the case is resolved. Both companies have requested an extension for court proceedings, with key dates approaching in December and January.

2025-12-04 | PC Gamer: Tencent promises not to pull any shenanigans with its Horizon-like survival game while Sony's lawsuit works through the courts, unless and until a judge says it can

Tencent has pledged not to engage in any new promotions or marketing for its Horizon-like survival game, Light of Motiram, until a judge rules on Sony's lawsuit seeking a preliminary injunction. The game, initially set for late 2025, has been delayed to Q4 2027. Sony claims it resembles Horizon Zero Dawn too closely, calling it a "slavish clone." A hearing regarding the injunction is scheduled for January 29, 2026.