Horizon Zero Dawn Copycat Drama Continues as Tencent Claims Sony Was Already Concerned its Game Too Closely Resembled Enslaved

Tencent, the Chinese tech giant, has responded to Sony's lawsuit alleging that its upcoming game, Light of Motiram, is a "slavish clone" of Horizon Zero Dawn. Tencent has claimed that Sony was already concerned that Horizon Zero Dawn resembled Enslaved: Odyssey to the West, another game. The lawsuit filed by Sony alleges that Light of Motiram, which is being developed by Tencent's subsidiary, Lightspeed & Quantum Studios, closely mimics the gameplay, art style, and narrative elements of Horizon Zero Dawn. However, Tencent has argued that Sony's own game was already facing similar concerns regarding its resemblance to Enslaved: Odyssey to the West. The ongoing dispute highlights the sensitive nature of intellectual property rights in the gaming industry, as companies strive to protect their unique creations from potential copycats. The outcome of this legal battle may have implications for the broader industry and the way developers approach the creation of new games.