Archive · 29 Jul 2025
Sony Sues Tencent for 'Horizon' Game Copyright Infringement
Sony, the company behind the 'Horizon' video game series, is suing Tencent, a large Chinese company.
Sony says Tencent's new game, 'Light of Motiram,' copies many things from their game, including the main character.
Sony wants the new game stopped and is asking for money to pay for the damages.
Sony had previously turned down Tencent's request to make its own 'Horizon' game and has accused Tencent of ignoring intellectual property rules.
Sony is suing Tencent for copyright infringement, alleging 'Light of Motiram' is a rip-off of their 'Horizon' game franchise.
Sony seeks to halt the release of 'Light of Motiram' and is seeking damages of up to $150,000 per infringed work.
The lawsuit claims Tencent copied elements of 'Horizon,' including its main character, Aloy.
Sony initially rejected Tencent's offer to develop a 'Horizon' game, and also rejected Tencent's subsequent attempts to license the IP.
The suit was filed in federal court and includes side-by-side comparisons of characters.
- Who
- Sony Interactive Entertainment is suing Tencent.
- What
- Sony is suing Tencent over alleged copyright infringement of the 'Horizon' video game franchise.
- When
- The lawsuit was filed on July 25th.
- Where
- The lawsuit was filed in federal court.
- Why
- Sony alleges Tencent's game 'Light of Motiram' infringes on their copyright.
Sony's Perspective
Tencent's Perspective
Copyright Violation
Sony's Perspective
Tencent's game is a 'slavish clone' of Horizon, causing copyright and trademark infringement.
Tencent's Perspective
N/A
- Plaintiff
- Sony Interactive Entertainment
- Defendant
- Tencent
- Alleged Infringement
- 'Light of Motiram' copying 'Horizon'
- Damages Sought
- Up to $150,000 per infringed work
- Legal Action
- Copyright and trademark infringement