The game’s Steam page got updated with new description, imagery, and key art after cloning accusations.
After months of public scrutiny and a formal lawsuit from Sony, Tencent and Polaris Quest have made sweeping changes to the Light of Motiram Steam store page, modifying the game’s description, replacing key artwork, and removing multiple screenshots.
The changes come in the wake of Sony accusations that the game is a blatant imitation of Horizon Zero Dawn, which resulted into legal action.
Sony officially filed a lawsuit in a California federal court in July 2025, describing Light of Motiram as a “slavish clone” of Guerrilla’s Horizon series. The complaint cited major similarities in art style, character design, gameplay mechanics, and even marketing language, suggesting that some fans mistook Tencent’s title for a legitimate Horizon sequel.
Imagery, descriptions and more scrubbed from offical pages
Polaris Quest has now quietly distanced Light of Motiram from the aesthetic and narrative themes of Horizon, at least in terms of presentation. One of the most significant change lies in the game’s description. Originally, the page referenced a world “overrun by colossal machines” and players building up “Mechanimals” from the “primitive age”, which sounds a bit too similar to Horizon's post-apocalyptic, tribal-tech setting.
The revised description, however, has become more generic, leaning into survival:
“Make smart use of everything around you to stay alive and face off against formidable bosses. Every step is fraught with danger and requires courage. Only by overcoming the challenges of survival can you carve out a place for yourself in this unforgiving land.”
Tencent has also overhauled the game’s visual presentation, replacing earlier promotional content that closely mirrored Horizon’s aesthetic. Gone are the towering machines, tribal environments, and the red-haired lead character that drew immediate comparisons to Aloy. The updated imagery now leans into a more generic survival setting, steering clear of sci-fi elements and tribal motifs.
Even the game’s key art was replaced. Where the old artwork prominently displayed the red-haired female lead, the new version opts for two animal companions, a penguin-like creature and a dog, completely omitting the human character from the spotlight.
The release window for the game has also been updated to Q4 2027, replacing the previous “TBA” listing. According to SteamDB, several videos associated with the store page have also been removed, suggesting a broader rebranding effort.
On top of that, the most recent trailer on YouTube has also been taken down.
Legal battle still ongoing
As of the time of writing, there have been no public updates from Tencent regarding the lawsuit. Sony’s complaint remains active, and the company has not issued further statements since the original filing. Tencent has also remained silent on whether these changes are directly related to the legal proceedings or simply part of a broader marketing shift.
Given the scale and timing of the alterations, however, the connection seems more than coincidental. Fans have already dubbed the incident “Horizon Zero Originality,” a tongue-in-cheek jab at the game’s previous resemblance to Sony’s flagship franchise.
While Tencent has yet to comment on the ongoing lawsuit, the recent changes to Light of Motiram suggest a clear shift in how the game is being positioned publicly. Whether this signals a broader creative pivot or simply a move to reduce legal friction, the project could be heading into a very different light ahead of its planned 2027 release.
