Tencent Pauses Light of Motiram Promotions in Sony Suit

Tencent Games has agreed to suspend all promotional activities and public testing for its upcoming title, Light of Motiram, amid an escalating copyright lawsuit filed by Sony Interactive Entertainment. The decision, outlined in a recent court filing in the Northern District of California, comes as both companies prepare for a key hearing on January 29, 2026, and ensures the game's release will not occur before the fourth quarter of 2027.

The lawsuit, initiated by Sony in July 2025, accuses Light of Motiram of infringing on its Horizon franchise, including the character Aloy and core gameplay elements. Sony described the game as a "slavish clone" that could confuse players into believing it is a Horizon sequel, citing similarities in visuals, narrative, sound design, and even the hiring of a composer from Horizon Forbidden West. Officials from Sony argued in court documents that these elements not only violate copyright and trademark protections but also harm the PlayStation brand's identity.

In response, Tencent has maintained that the game draws on established genre tropes common in video games, rather than copying proprietary assets. A statement from Tencent characterized...