Sony’s lawsuit over Horizon similarities has Light of Motiram changing its Steam store, changing screenshots, art, and even its game description.
Polaris Quest’s Light of Motiram was first revealed in November 2024, and it didn’t take long for people to notice the similarities to Guerrilla’s Horizon games. The reactions were blunt; fans and media alike called it a straight-up knock-off, pointing to the red-haired main character, the mechanical animal-like creatures, and its tribal, post-apocalyptic setting.
Fast forward to last month, and Sony decided to take things to court. In a lawsuit filed in California federal court, the company accused Tencent of creating what it called a “slavish clone” of its Horizon video game series.
Sony claims the game’s art style, story beats, gameplay elements, and even the marketing are so close that some players genuinely thought Light of Motiram was the next Horizon title.
What Just Changed?
Here’s where things get interesting. We’ve just spotted that Tencent quietly updated its Steam page to tone down the Horizon vibes. Earlier today, the developer pushed a series of updates to the game’s official Steam page, where it made a noticeable set of changes to how the game is presented.
These tweaks include rewriting the game’s description, swapping out multiple screenshots, changing the key art, and adding a release window.
The original (old) store description leaned heavily into language that matched Horizon’s themes:
“In a world overrun by colossal machines, explore the vast open world, build your base of operations, advance technology, train Mechanimals, and take on formidable bosses. Starting from the primitive age, forge a new path of development. Defy the machination, survive with mechanimals.“
That text has now been replaced with something much more generic and survival-focused, avoiding direct references to “colossal machines” or “Mechanimals”:
“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.“
Several images that previously showcased sweeping landscapes, robotic creatures, and environments reminiscent of Horizon have been removed. The updated set features more general open-world survival imagery that doesn’t lean as heavily into the sci-fi tribal-tech aesthetic.
Check out the old and new images below. (old – left, new – right)
The main promotional image has also been swapped. The old version prominently featured the red-haired protagonist whose appearance drew comparisons to Horizon’s Aloy. The new artwork instead spotlights two in-game creatures: a penguin-like animal and a dog-like companion, shifting focus away from the human character entirely.
The game’s release window has been updated from “To Be Announced” to Q4 2027, marking the first time a specific timeframe has been listed for the project. Apart from these recent changes, SteamDB records indicate that several videos tied to the store page have been removed in recent days.
All of these updates point to a clear attempt to move Light of Motiram away from its Horizon-like presentation, at least in its public marketing materials.
Check out the key art changes below. (top is old, bottom is new)
Right now, there haven’t been any big developments in the lawsuit itself. Sony’s complaint still stands, and Tencent hasn’t made a public statement.
What do you think? Do these changes feel like real damage control, or just a smart marketing move? Let us know in the comments below!
