HK Ten Tree, the developer of Metal Storm, is facing a lawsuit from Square Enix for allegedly using materials from a now-void licensing agreement tied to the Front Mission franchise. Following the claims, HK Ten Tree announced it is removing certain assets and is seeking to resolve the issue amicably. Square Enix emphasizes that these assets, part of a previous licensing agreement terminated in 2022, have been improperly used in their new mobile game. They are also requesting legal remedies including an injunction and financial compensation.
Square Enix has filed a lawsuit against HK Ten Tree, claiming that their game Metal Storm improperly used assets from a terminated licensing agreement.
In response to the lawsuit, HK Ten Tree has begun removing the disputed content and is seeking an amicable resolution with Square Enix.
Square Enix provided comparison shots showing the similarities between assets from the terminated Front Mission licensing agreement and Metal Storm's content.
The legal battle includes Square Enix's request for an injunction and significant financial compensation for each alleged infringement.
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