Tencent Pauses Light of Motiram Development Amidst Upcoming Horizon Copyright Trial

In preparation for an impending court case, Tencent has suspended all promotional activities and testing for its upcoming action game, Light of Motiram. This decision comes after Sony filed a copyright lawsuit against Tencent, accusing the company of creating a "carbon copy" of its popular Horizon series. As a result, Tencent has agreed to postpone any public tests and marketing campaigns for the game, which is currently slated for release in the fourth quarter of 2027. Furthermore, the company has committed to not accelerating the release date until the court case has been resolved. The dispute between Sony and Tencent began in July when Sony filed a lawsuit against Tencent, alleging copyright and trademark infringement. Sony claimed that Tencent's game, Light of Motiram, was a blatant copy of the Horizon series, featuring a similar protagonist and gameplay mechanics. In response, Tencent made several changes to the game's promotional materials, including its Steam page and artwork. However, the company has continued to dispute Sony's claims, arguing that the Horizon series does not own the rights to certain genre-specific elements. The case is set to be heard in court on January 29, 2026, with both parties having submitted a proposed order to extend the briefing schedule and hearing date. According to the court papers, Tencent has agreed to refrain from promoting or testing Light of Motiram until the preliminary injunction has been heard, and the game's release date will not be moved forward until the case has been resolved.