Sony and Tencent Reach Settlement — Light of Motiram Disappears from Stores

The legal battle between **Sony** and **Tencent** over the game Light of Motiram, often described as a “poor clone” of **Horizon**, has reached its conclusion. According to court documents, the two corporations have entered into a confidential agreement, resulting in the game’s removal from digital storefronts.

Both parties requested to close the case, and the court will comply with this request. The lawsuit will be dismissed permanently, with no option to refile in the future. All pending motions have been withdrawn, and each party will independently bear the costs associated with the proceedings.

At the same time, as the new court documents were released, the pages for **Light of Motiram** on both Steam and Epic Games Store became inaccessible. This could indicate one of two scenarios: either the developers have agreed to make significant modifications to distance it from **Horizon**, or the game’s development has halted entirely. However, the official website for **Light of Motiram** remains operational.

To recap, in July **Sony** filed a lawsuit against **Tencent**, accusing it of copyright and trademark infringement. This was due to the fact that the game **Light of Motiram**, set to be released in Fall 2024, bears a striking resemblance to the **Horizon** series. **Sony’s** legal team sought a court order to halt the marketing and release of the game in its current form. **Tencent** attempted to respond by changing the design of the pages on Steam and EGS to reduce the similarities, but the overall aesthetic still revealed the original concept. The Chinese giant made an effort to dismiss the lawsuit, but was unsuccessful.