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- Tencent denies Sonys lawsuit against Light of Niram, stating that common themes in post-apocalyptic open-world games such as human tribes, giant robots, and bow-wielding heroines do not constitute copyright infringement.
- The release of Light of Niram is scheduled for 2027, making discussions about potential infringement premature.
- Tencent points out that the lawsuit names companies not directly involved in the games development, weakening Sonys claim.
- Tencent argues that Horizon Zero Dawn also drew inspiration from other games, suggesting that similarities do not automatically imply copyright infringement.
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Tencent Refutes Sony’s Lawsuit Over Light of Niram, Citing Common Themes in Post-Apocalyptic Games
Tencent has responded to Sony’s claims that their upcoming game, Light of Niram, infringes on Horizon Zero Dawn, dismissing the lawsuit as baseless. Tencent argues that elements like human tribes, giant robots, and bow-wielding heroines are common in post-apocalyptic open-world games, and that copyright protections cannot be built on fame alone. Tencent further states that discussing infringement is premature, as Light of Niram is not scheduled for release until 2027. They also point out that Sony’s lawsuit names companies that were not directly involved in the game’s development, weakening the claim. Moreover, Tencent notes that Horizon Zero Dawn itself drew inspiration from other games, such as Enslaved: Odyssey to the West, suggesting that similarities do not automatically imply copyright infringement.
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