Core Viewpoint - Sony has filed a lawsuit against Tencent, claiming that Tencent's upcoming game "Light of Motiram" infringes on the copyright and trademark rights of Sony's "Horizon" series, seeking to halt its development and seek damages [1][39]. Group 1: Tencent's Contact with Sony - In March 2024, Tencent executives approached Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) at the Game Developers Conference, proposing to obtain IP licensing for a mobile game set in the "Horizon" universe [3]. - Tencent expressed its interest in the "Horizon" series due to its high-value IP and international reputation, as highlighted in their presentation titled "Expanding the Horizon" [5]. - Tencent's proposal included retaining the original open-world setting of "Horizon" while introducing Eastern aesthetics and gameplay elements [9]. Group 2: Rejection of Tencent's Proposal - SIE officially rejected Tencent's proposal for IP licensing in April 2024, citing the current development stage of the "Horizon" series as a reason [13]. - Despite the rejection, Tencent announced the launch of "Light of Motiram" later in 2024, which closely resembles the "Horizon" series in style and content [14]. Group 3: Similarities Between the Games - The lawsuit details that "Light of Motiram" has appropriated many recognizable elements from the "Horizon" series, including world setting, narrative framework, character design, and visual expression, leading to public confusion regarding the game's origin [14][15]. - The narrative of "Light of Motiram" mirrors that of "Horizon," depicting a post-apocalyptic world dominated by giant machines, with players uncovering the secrets of a lost civilization [15][16]. - The promotional materials for "Light of Motiram" show significant visual similarities to "Horizon," including the use of similar character designs and environmental elements [18][21]. Group 4: Legal Demands from Sony - Sony's lawsuit requests the court to rule that Tencent has willfully infringed on the copyright of the "Horizon" series and violated SIE's trademark rights related to the character Aloy [37]. - The lawsuit seeks both temporary and permanent injunctions against Tencent, prohibiting them from continuing to develop or market "Light of Motiram" [37]. - Sony is also seeking statutory damages of up to $150,000 for each infringement, along with the destruction of infringing materials and recovery of profits gained from the alleged infringement [38].