Credit: Tencent
Sony and Tencent have reached a confidential settlement in the Light of Motiram case. Court documents show that the lawsuit was closed, permanently ending the proceedings, with no possibility of reopening.
As a reminder, in July, Sony filed a lawsuit against Tencent, accusing Light of Motiram (developed by Tencent-owned studio Polaris Quest) of shamelessly copying Horizon Zero Dawn, from the design of its creatures and protagonist to its promotional materials.
In response, Tencent changed the design of Light of Motiram’s Steam page, removing elements reminiscent of Horizon, and in a subsequent motion, asked the court to dismiss the lawsuit (in part because Sony had misdirected the allegations).
In a press statement, Tencent Americas Head of Communications Sean Durkin stated that SIE and Tencent are pleased with the confidential agreement reached and do not plan to make further public comments. He also noted that the parties look forward to future collaboration.
Sony has not officially commented on the situation at the time of publication.