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You can no longer find Light of Motiram on either Steam or the Epic Games Store. The game’s disappearance aligns closely with the sudden resolution of a legal dispute between Tencent and Sony, suggesting Tencent halted the project without a public announcement.

You first saw Light of Motiram revealed in November 2024 as an open‑world survival title. Aurora Game Studio, operating under Tencent-owned Polaris Quest, led development. The reveal included extended gameplay footage and marketing language centered on a ruined world dominated by massive machine creatures.

Key elements that drew attention included:

• A red‑haired protagonist with visual similarities to Aloy
• Mechanical wildlife roaming large natural environments
• Survival crafting systems tied to exploration and combat

You likely noticed the backlash almost immediately. Many players and commentators pointed out strong resemblances to Sony’s Horizon franchise, particularly in character design and enemy silhouettes. That reaction later gained legal weight.

In July, Sony formally accused Tencent of infringing on its intellectual property. Sony claimed Tencent previously pitched a Horizon mobile project that Sony declined, then continued development using similar concepts and assets. The dispute escalated over several months rather than fading quietly.

By early December, Tencent agreed to suspend public testing and marketing. At the time, this pause appeared temporary, pending further legal proceedings. The complete removal from major PC storefronts now suggests a more permanent outcome.

You can track the project’s recent status changes below:

Neither company has released settlement details. Still, the timing and scope of the removals strongly indicate Tencent chose to discontinue Light of Motiram rather than rework it under ongoing legal pressure.

Tencent Removes Light of Motiram From Storefronts Following Sony Lawsuit

You now see Light of Motiram absent from major PC storefronts after Tencent and Sony quietly ended their legal dispute. A December 18 court filing confirms both companies reached a confidential settlement, which led to the case being dismissed with prejudice. That dismissal blocks either side from reopening the lawsuit later.

You cannot confirm whether money changed hands because the agreement remains sealed. What you can verify is the timing: the filing appeared just as players noticed the game vanish from public listings.

Storefront status you encounter now:

• Steam: the game page redirects you to the platform’s homepage
• Epic Games Store: the product link returns a 404 error
• Regional mirrors: also unavailable at the time of writing

You receive no public explanation from Tencent or Aurora Game Studio. Even so, the synchronized removal strongly suggests the project halted or entered a redesign phase large enough to require delisting.

You still find several official channels online, which creates mixed signals around the game’s future.

You notice the Discord server drawing the most attention. Fans repeatedly ask whether development ended, while moderators offer no firm answers.

You should also consider the scale of changes required for the game to return. Sony’s lawsuit alleged that Light of Motiram went beyond surface similarities. The claims pointed to overlap in visual design, audio themes, color usage, and interface layout. Addressing those issues would mean altering core systems rather than cosmetic details.

You would likely see extended development delays if Tencent chose to proceed. Reworking art direction, sound design, and HUD elements across an open-world project demands significant time and budget. For that reason, a reappearance under the same name and structure appears uncertain.

You remain left with a live digital footprint, a closed legal case, and a game that no longer exists where players expect to find it.