Light of Motiram is an upcoming open-world survival crafting game developed by Tencent Games’ Polaris Quest and Aurora Studio. The game has garnered attention for its visual and thematic similarities to Guerrilla Games’ Horizon series. A new gameplay trailer, titled “Outcast Forest,” was released on April 17, 2025, showcasing the game’s environment, combat mechanics, and unique features.
Exploring the Outcast Forest
The “Outcast Forest” trailer introduces players to a dense woodland area where the Dariman Tribe exiles its convicts. This setting is filled with hostile mechanized creatures known as “Mechanimals,” ancient sanctuaries with puzzles, and formidable Mech Overlords. Players are encouraged to master various weapons and strategies to survive and uncover the forest’s secrets.
Gameplay Mechanics and Features
While Light of Motiram draws comparisons to Horizon due to its robotic creatures and tribal aesthetics, it differentiates itself with several unique gameplay elements:
- Survival and Crafting: Players must gather resources to build and customize bases, utilizing a realistic physics-based construction system.
- Mechanimal Companions: The game allows players to tame, control, and customize over 100 types of Mechanimals, each serving roles in combat or resource gathering.
- Cooperative Multiplayer: Supporting seamless online multiplayer for up to 10 players, the game enables collaborative exploration, base building, and combat without progression restrictions.
Release and Platforms
Light of Motiram is scheduled for release in 2025 as a free-to-play title. It will be available on PlayStation 5, PC via Steam and Epic Games Store, iOS, and Android platforms.
Community Reception
The gaming community has noted the game’s resemblance to the Horizon series, particularly in its design and thematic elements. However, many acknowledge the distinct features Light of Motiram brings to the genre, such as base building and extensive multiplayer support.
As Light of Motiram continues development, players and critics alike are watching to see how it will carve its niche in the open-world survival genre.
