Polaris Quest/TencentThe Sony vs Tencent ‘Horizon clone’ lawsuit has officially ended in a settlement, with Light of Motiram now disappearing from storefronts.
Sony’s Horizon series centers on Aloy, a young redheaded woman exploring a world where nature and machine collide. The series is undeniably popular, with thousands enjoying its massive landscapes and unique design.
So, when Light of Motiram was first revealed, another game with a young redheaded woman who explores a world with animal-themed machines, fans were quick to point out the resemblance.
Comparisons spread quickly on social feeds as early trailers and screenshots circulated, and Sony officially filed a lawsuit against Tencent, sparking a lengthy legal battle with filings and motions from both sides. Well, it’s now all over.
Light of Moriram removed from storefronts amid settlement
As originally reported by The Game Post, Sony and Tencent have quietly settled the high-profile lawsuit over the game Light of Motiram in a confidential settlement.
The court statement reads:
“Pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure and the confidential settlement of all parties, Plaintiff Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC and Defendants Tencent America LLC, Proxima Beta U.S. LLC, Tencent Holdings Ltd., Proxima Beta PTE Ltd., and Tencent Technology (Shanghai) Company Ltd., by and through their undersigned counsel of record, hereby stipulate as follows: All pending motions are withdrawn and this action is hereby dismissed with prejudice. All parties shall bear their own fees and costs.”
Polaris QuestSo, while we have no word on the outcome of the case outside of a settlement, we do know that as of the statement, Light of Motiram has been removed from every storefront. It no longer appears on Steam, the Epic Games Store, or any platform where preorders or wishlists were available.
Tencent has not provided a public statement on the settlement or what this means for the future of the project.