在全球遊戲圈掀起軒然大波的法律爭議事件正熱烈上演——索尼互動娛樂（Sony Interactive Entertainment, SIE）近日正式向美國加州北區聯邦法院提起訴訟，指控騰訊即將推出的新作《荒野起源》（Light of Motiram）大量抄襲其自家經典IP《地平線》（Horizon）系列作品。這場訴訟，不僅關乎遊戲的相似度，更挑戰全球知識產權在當代娛樂產業中的界線與底線。

根據路透社與多家媒體報導，索尼在訴狀中直言，《荒野起源》是「毫無創意的克隆品（slavish clone）」，其核心玩法、敘事架構、角色設定、藝術風格、場景設計，乃至UI字體與行銷素材，皆與《地平線：期待黎明》（Horizon Zero Dawn）與《地平線：西域禁地》（Horizon Forbidden West）極為相似。玩家將在一個後末日世界中，扮演紅髮女主角，探索由機械生物主宰的自然荒原——這樣的敘事與風格設定，幾乎與《地平線》如出一轍。

值得注意的是，索尼在訴訟中指出，騰訊早於2023年就開始開發這款遊戲，並曾於2024年GDC遊戲開發者大會期間主動接洽索尼，試圖獲得《地平線》IP的授權。騰訊當時提出的企劃中，甚至包含紅髮主角站在中國長城上的概念圖，試圖將東方風格融合入既有的《地平線》世界觀。然而，索尼婉拒這項提案。訴狀強調，在授權遭拒之後，騰訊仍選擇推出幾近完整「複製」的作品，令索尼極度不滿。

社群反應也未置可否。不少遊戲評論者與玩家紛紛以「Horizon Zero Originality（毫無原創的地平線）」為題進行諷刺，痛批《荒野起源》為一部「無恥模仿之作」，而索尼在訴訟中亦引用這些評論與社群言論作為佐證，強調該作品在業界與玩家間已形成「抄襲既成事實」的認知。索尼此次訴訟指控包括：

 • 著作權侵權

 • 商標侵權

 • 虛假產地標示（False Designation of Origin）

並向法院請求頒布禁令，禁止騰訊繼續開發與販售《荒野起源》，同時要求銷毀所有已製作的侵權內容與相關宣傳資產。此外，索尼亦尋求高額金額賠償——每項侵權作品最高可達15萬美元的罰金。根據訴訟文件，索尼強調《地平線》系列自推出以來全球累計銷售已超過3,800萬套，不僅為其旗下最具價值的原創 IP 之一，也肩負著品牌核心形象。因此，若讓《荒野起源》在未經授權情況下流入市場，將嚴重誤導消費者並損害索尼的品牌信譽與商業利益。

截至目前，騰訊尚未對此訴訟發表任何正式回應。據了解，《荒野起源》仍在Steam 和Epic Games Store上架預覽中，開放玩家加入願望清單，但具體上市日期尚未公布。這場「科技巨頭對決」無疑將成為今年遊戲界最受關注的法律案例之一。除將為知識產權的界定再添實例，也勢必對未來中外遊戲開發商之間的合作與授權模式，帶來深遠的影響。

A major legal controversy is making waves across the global gaming industry—Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) has officially filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, accusing Tencent of heavily copying its iconic Horizon series in the Chinese tech giant’s upcoming game, “Light of Motiram.” The case raises not only questions about creative similarity, but also fundamental concerns about the boundaries and enforcement of intellectual property rights in the modern entertainment industry.

According to Reuters and multiple media outlets, Sony describes Light of Motiram in its legal filing as a “slavish clone” of Horizon Zero Dawn and Horizon Forbidden West. The core gameplay mechanics, narrative structure, character design, visual art style, environmental settings, UI fonts, and even marketing assets are said to be strikingly similar. Both games place players in a post-apocalyptic world ruled by mechanical creatures, with a red-haired female protagonist exploring wild, overgrown landscapes—a premise that mirrors Horizon almost identically.

One particularly notable point in Sony’s complaint is the timeline of development. Sony alleges that Tencent began developing the game as early as 2023, and even approached Sony at the 2024 Game Developers Conference (GDC) in an attempt to license the Horizon IP. Tencent reportedly presented a pitch that included concept art of a red-haired protagonist standing on the Great Wall of China—an effort to merge Eastern aesthetics with the Horizon universe. Sony declined the proposal. The lawsuit emphasizes that despite being denied the license, Tencent proceeded to release what Sony claims is an unauthorized near-replica, leading to significant frustration on Sony’s part.

The community’s reaction has also been swift and critical. Many gamers and reviewers have mocked the game as “Horizon Zero Originality,” with widespread accusations of shameless imitation. Sony has included some of these public reactions as supporting evidence, arguing that Light of Motiram is already widely perceived within the industry and fanbase as a copycat product.

Sony’s lawsuit lists multiple allegations, including:

 • Copyright infringement

 • Trademark infringement

 • False designation of origin

Sony is asking the court to issue an injunction to halt the development and distribution of Light of Motiram, along with a destruction order for all infringing materials and promotional assets. Additionally, Sony is seeking substantial monetary damages, with statutory penalties of up to $150,000 per infringing work.

The lawsuit highlights that the Horizon series has sold over 38 million units worldwide since its debut, making it one of Sony’s most valuable original IPs and a cornerstone of its brand identity. Sony warns that allowing Tencent to release an unlicensed, near-identical product could mislead consumers and severely harm its brand and commercial interests.

As of now, Tencent has not released any official statement in response to the lawsuit. Light of Motiram remains available for preview on Steam and the Epic Games Store, where it can be wishlisted, though no official release date has been announced.

This clash between tech giants is poised to become one of the most closely watched legal battles in the gaming world this year. Beyond setting a potential precedent for intellectual property protection, it could have lasting implications for how future collaborations and licensing deals between Chinese and international developers are handled.