As of now, Tencent has not publicly responded to the lawsuit, and the situation is expected to escalate, reflecting a broader trend of legal actions in the gaming industry over copyright issues.

The outcome of this lawsuit could set a significant precedent in the gaming industry, particularly regarding the fine line between inspiration and imitation in game development.

Amidst this legal battle, a third mainline Horizon game is reportedly in development, continuing the story of Aloy after the events of Forbidden West.

Sony has initiated a lawsuit against Tencent, claiming that their upcoming game, Light of Motiram, is a 'slavish clone' of Sony's Horizon series, alleging copyright and trademark infringement.

The legal dispute follows Tencent's approach to Sony in March 2024, where they pitched a collaboration on a Horizon game, which Sony ultimately rejected.

Despite the rejection, Tencent proceeded with the development of Light of Motiram, which they have announced for the PlayStation 5.

Sony's lawsuit focuses on copyright infringement, indicating their confidence in the case due to the apparent similarities between the two games.

The lawsuit aims to halt the release of Light of Motiram and seeks financial compensation, although specific amounts have not been disclosed.

Notably, both games feature red-haired female protagonists who utilize technology reminiscent of Aloy's 'Focus' earpiece from Horizon.

Light of Motiram is described as an open-world action game where players can explore a vast environment, build bases, and train mechanical animals known as 'Mechanimals,' echoing key elements from the Horizon series.

Both Horizon and Light of Motiram are set in post-apocalyptic worlds populated by robotic creatures, with protagonists that share similar appearances and equipment.

In contrast to Horizon's narrative-driven gameplay, Light of Motiram emphasizes cooperative gameplay and base-building mechanics.