HoYoverse unveiled a new Honkai title hinting at Pokémon-inspired gameplay. Discover details from the trailer and whether this could be the anticipated Honkai Nexus Anima.
Fresh Honkai Title Revealed
Potentially a Pokémon-Style Adventure
HoYoverse introduced their latest game, showcasing familiar characters from the Honkai series. During the Honkai Star Rail Concert livestream on May 4, a 20-second trailer highlighted Kiana from Honkai Impact 3rd and Blade from Honkai: Star Rail, directing creatures in dynamic battles.
The trailer suggests gameplay resembling Pokémon-style battles, auto-chess strategies, or monster-collecting mechanics. This direction aligns with the popularity of creatures in Genshin Impact and Honkai Star Rail, which may have inspired HoYoverse to create a dedicated game centered on these elements.
Both titles have featured events focused on creatures. In Genshin Impact, players can capture monsters for their Serenitea Pot, the game’s housing system. The "Fabulous Fungus Frenzy" event allowed players to collect Fungus and compete in a beast-taming tournament.
Similarly, Honkai Star Rail’s "Aetherium Wars" event incorporated turn-based mechanics with monsters as allies, echoing Pokémon’s core concept.
The upcoming game appears to unite characters from across the Honkai series, with the trailer concluding on a graphic displaying silhouettes of recognizable figures, possibly including Aventurine from Star Rail.
Described as a "new Honkai adventure," fans are eager for potential Genshin Impact character crossovers. While details remain scarce, the trailer confirms the inclusion of characters from Honkai Impact 3rd and Honkai Star Rail.
Could This Be Honkai Nexus Anima?
Fans speculate this could be the recently trademarked Honkai Nexus Anima. The trademark, filed weeks ago, lacks specifics, but its timing fuels fan theories following the teaser’s release.
Job listings from HoYoverse, reported by Enduins Gaming in September 2024, may also tie to this project. Listings included roles for "Character Concept Art (Anthropomorphic Animals)" for a chibi-style life simulation and "Scene Concept Art – Honkai IP Pre-research" for fantasy spirit companions, hinting at related developments.
Given HoYoverse’s confirmation of a new Honkai game, fans connect the dots to Honkai Nexus Anima. However, no official confirmation exists, and speculation drives the conversation.
The teaser raises more questions than answers about the game’s identity and whether it is indeed Honkai Nexus Anima. Regardless, HoYoverse fans have much to anticipate. With the company’s track record, this title promises a vibrant and innovative experience.
