Light of Motiram Dispute Ends Abruptly

A Controversy That Escalated Beyond Comparison

Light of Motiram has been controversial since the moment it was revealed. Players were quick to highlight striking similarities between the Tencent-backed title and Guerrilla Games’ Horizon Zero Dawn, particularly in environmental design, mechanical creatures, and overall world structure.

What initially began as online discourse soon escalated into a serious intellectual property concern. Those comparisons eventually prompted Sony Interactive Entertainment to take formal legal action against Tencent Games.

While details of the case were never fully disclosed publicly, the dispute resulted in Light of Motiram entering an extended period of silence, including restrictions on marketing and public promotion while proceedings were ongoing.

Sony and Tencent Settle the Case Out of Court

After months without updates, the case has now concluded quietly. Sony and Tencent have reached an out-of-court settlement, bringing the legal proceedings to an abrupt end. Court documents cited by Gamepost confirm that both parties agreed to withdraw from the lawsuit, with each side covering its own legal costs.

No information has been shared regarding the terms of the settlement, including whether financial compensation was involved or if any conditions were imposed on the project’s future. Neither Sony nor Tencent has issued an official public statement addressing the resolution.

Light of Motiram Removed From Major PC Storefronts

While the settlement details remain private, the consequences are immediately visible. Light of Motiram has been removed from both Steam and the Epic Games Store. Attempts to access the game’s Epic listing now result in an error page.

At the same time, Steam redirects users back to the storefront homepage, indicating a complete delisting rather than a temporary removal. At the time of writing, the game’s official website remains online, though it has not been updated to reflect the outcome of the legal dispute or the store removals.

Whether Light of Motiram is permanently cancelled or is being prepared for reintroduction in a heavily revised form is unclear. The settlement’s quiet nature leaves open several possibilities, including a redesign to avoid further legal complications.