Horizon Series Surpasses 38 Million Copies Sold

Horizon Series Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Filed Against Tencent's Light of Motiram

Guerrilla Games' Horizon series has sold over 38 million copies worldwide. This impressive figure includes sales of Horizon Zero Dawn, which launched in 2017 and later received a PC version, along with its sequel, Horizon Forbidden West, released in 2022, and its Burning Shores expansion from 2023. The franchise's strong performance positions it as one of PlayStation's most successful titles of the last decade. However, the success of the Horizon franchise is now intertwined with a legal dispute. Sony is currently suing Tencent, alleging that Tencent's game, Light of Motiram, infringes upon the Horizon series' copyright. The lawsuit claims Light of Motiram is a direct copy, citing shared visual aspects, gameplay mechanics, and narrative themes. Court documents supporting this claim reportedly reference specialized media that has highlighted Horizon Zero's originality as evidence of plagiarism. While Tencent initially announced Light of Motiram for a PlayStation 5 release in November 2024, Sony now seeks to halt its development and distribution.

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