Sony has fired back at Tencent in their ongoing lawsuit over promotional artwork for the game *Light of Motiram*. In a new 42-page filing, Sony dismissed Tencent’s previous claims as false. The company also explained why they believe their lawsuit isn’t an attempt to unfairly restrict general cultural themes, addressing a point made by Krafton.
Sony argues that Tencent’s claim that the lawsuit is premature doesn’t hold up. Sony states that even though Tencent advertised its game, *Light of Motiram*, for months, the release was then delayed until 2027 after Sony filed suit. Sony believes the damage is already done, citing clear examples of consumer confusion detailed in the lawsuit, which Tencent hasn’t disputed. They argue the court can address the past, current, and future harm caused by Tencent’s game.
Later in the document, Sony challenges Tencent’s argument that US courts don’t have authority over it. Sony points out that Tencent Holdings is legally based in the Cayman Islands, but still operates within the US legal system. Specifically, Sony highlights that Tencent owns a US trademark for the game *Light of Motiram* and the website used to promote it, and that this content was distributed to audiences in California and across the US, giving the court jurisdiction.
As a big Horizon fan, I was shocked to hear about Sony suing Tencent! Apparently, Sony claims Tencent’s new game, Light of Motiram, basically copies ideas from Horizon Zero Dawn and Forbidden West. They’re calling it a straight-up clone and are worried players will get confused and think it’s connected to the Horizon series. It’s a pretty serious accusation, and I can see why Sony is upset if their game’s unique concepts are being ripped off!
In court documents, Sony disclosed that last year, Tencent proposed a partnership to create a new game within the *Horizon* series, but Sony turned down the offer. Soon after, Tencent announced *Light of Motiram*. Sony’s lawsuit seeks financial compensation from Tencent and a legal order to stop them from using Sony’s *Horizon* intellectual property.
Tencent responded to the lawsuit with a statement criticizing the plaintiff for trying to unfairly claim ownership of a widely recognized part of popular culture.
Tencent states that Sony has filed a lawsuit against them and ten other unidentified parties regarding the unreleased game *Light of Motiram*. Sony claims the game borrows elements from their popular game *Horizon Zero Dawn* and its sequels. However, Tencent argues that this lawsuit isn’t about protecting intellectual property, piracy, or plagiarism, but something else entirely.
Tencent pointed out that the visual style of *Light of Motiram* shares similarities with other popular games like *Far Cry: Primal*, *Far Cry: New Dawn*, and *The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild*.
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