Shadow of the Horizon: The Mysterious Disappearance

Sony and Tencent Reach Confidential Settlement in Legal Dispute Over Horizon “Clone” Game

After a legal battle that began in July, Sony and Tencent have reached a confidential settlement regarding the alleged copyright infringement of Tencent’s game, Light of Motiram, which Sony claimed was a clone of their Horizon series.

The dispute between the two companies has come to an end, with Light of Motiram being removed from PC stores as part of the settlement agreement.

Initially, Sony filed a lawsuit accusing Tencent of creating a “slavish clone” of their Horizon series with Light of Motiram. Tencent refuted these claims and filed a motion to dismiss the case, but Sony responded with a strong rebuttal.

Court documents filed this week reveal that both Sony and Tencent have requested the dismissal of the case following the settlement. The specifics of the agreement remain confidential, leaving the public unaware of the terms and conditions.

One visible outcome of the settlement is the disappearance of Light of Motiram from Steam and the Epic Games store. Despite the game’s website still directing users to these platforms, the listings have been removed, and SteamDB indicates that the app has been retired.

It appears that the saga of Light of Motiram, at least in its Horizon-like form, has come to a close. The developers can now breathe a sigh of relief as the legal battle between the two gaming giants has reached a peaceful resolution.

While it is likely that a significant amount of money was spent on legal fees and settlements, the conclusion of the dispute is a relief for all parties involved. Hopefully, the developers of Light of Motiram will not face any negative repercussions from the legal battle.

Conclusion

The legal scuffle between Sony and Tencent over Light of Motiram has ended with a confidential settlement, leading to the removal of the game from PC stores. The details of the agreement remain undisclosed, but both parties have requested the dismissal of the case. The developers can now move forward, and hopefully, this resolution will not have any adverse effects on their future endeavors.