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Tencent – The Chinese Giant Trying to Dominate the Gaming Industry
🎮 Tencent – The Chinese Giant Trying to Dominate the Gaming Industry 🔥
Gamers, when it comes to gaming in China, one name shakes the whole market: Tencent.
This company is not just a small publisher or a mobile game developer, it has become an economic and political power in gaming.
Tencent owns many studios, huge partnerships, and successful games like Honor of Kings and Peacekeeper Elite.
In the coming years, it’s clear Tencent wants to compete strongly with Western giants like Sony and Microsoft with big AAA titles.
📊 Announced and Upcoming Tencent Games
| Name | Genre / Platforms | What We Know So Far | Notes & Expectations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Animula Nook | Life Simulation, Miniature Worlds | Announced for PC, PS5, Switch 2, and Mac. [Gematsu] | A creative idea where the world is “Lilliputian” and normal objects appear huge. [GamerBraves] |
| Black Myth: Zhong Kui | Action / RPG | The next part of the Black Myth series after the success of “Wukong”. [Reuters] | Big hype, but no release date or full gameplay reveal yet. |
| Aceforce 2 | Shooter (Mobile) | Released as Early Access on Android in some countries. [Wikipedia] | A 5v5 competitive shooter. If done well, it could attract a huge audience. |
| Honor of Kings: World | Open World Project | Announced at Gamescom as a global title. [Tencent] | If developed to global standards, it could be a major international competitor. |
| Light of Motiram | Big Project (Legal Issue) | Accused of being too similar to Horizon Zero Dawn. [Times of India] | Might face delays or major changes because of the lawsuit, but still an ambitious project. |
⚖️ The Light of Motiram Lawsuit with Sony
In July 2025, Sony filed a lawsuit against Tencent in California, claiming that Light of Motiram is a “slavish clone” of Horizon.
Sony argued that the game copied mechanical creatures, wild environments, artistic style, and even designs. They also said Tencent had offered a Horizon partnership before, and when rejected, continued alone.
The lawsuit is not only about money but could also block the game from launching in some markets.
🛡 Tencent’s Response
- Filed a motion to dismiss, saying the claims are based on expectations, not facts, since the game isn’t released yet.
- Accused Sony of trying to monopolize “genre ideas” like mechanical creatures and open worlds, which existed before Horizon.
- Argued that the lawsuit targets legal entities that are not the actual developers of the game.
- Already started making changes on Steam, removing or editing images and descriptions similar to Horizon.
📣 Audience Reactions
The gaming community is very divided:
- Some say it’s pure IP theft and just Horizon with a Chinese flavor.
- Others believe similarities are natural since ideas cannot belong to one company, and Tencent may add its own touches.
- Players noticed quick changes on the Steam page after the lawsuit, saying Tencent is trying to save itself.
- Many worry that if Sony wins, it might restrict creativity and block developers from using common ideas.
🔮 Our Expectations
- The lawsuit could be partially dismissed or adjusted but will keep pressure on Tencent.
- We expect clear changes in Light of Motiram before release (creature design, world elements).
- The release might be delayed or limited in markets like the US and Europe.
- Success of other projects like Black Myth: Zhong Kui and Honor of Kings: World could give Tencent momentum and reduce lawsuit impact.
- The community will watch every move closely, and any mistake will face strong criticism.
📌 Conclusion
Tencent is at a turning point. It has the ambition to become a global competitor, but faces serious risk with the Horizon lawsuit.
If it balances innovation and quality, it could earn its spot among the top gaming giants.
But if it continues down the “copycat” path, it will lose players’ trust fast.
2027 might be the most critical year in Tencent’s gaming history. 🚀
