Sony sues Tencent over alleged Horizon similarities in upcoming game Light of Motiram
According to court documents, Sony alleges that Light of Motiram is a 'slavish clone' of the Horizon franchise. The complaint states that Tencent's game mimics core gameplay elements, including open-world mechanics, robotic creatures, character designs, and the franchise's tribal-futuristic aesthetic.
Sony claims Tencent previously approached them to discuss licensing the Horizon intellectual property, but was denied. The company alleges that Tencent went ahead and developed a game with numerous similar features, prompting legal action.
The lawsuit references coverage by games journalists, with one source cited in court documents describing Tencent's game as 'Horizon Zero Originality.' Sony argues the visual and mechanical similarities between the two titles could confuse consumers and wrongly suggest a connection between them.
Sony is seeking damages in an amount to be determined and has requested that the court issue an order blocking the release of Light of Motiram. Additionally, the company is asking that all infringing materials be destroyed.
As of now, Tencent has not issued a public statement in response to the legal filing.
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