MiHoYo has teased an exciting new addition to the Honkai series, hinting at a game that may share similarities with Pokémon. Dive in to explore what the trailer revealed and whether this could be the much-talked-about Honkai Nexus Anima.
Brand-New Honkai Game Teased
Possibly a Pokémon-like Game
During the Honkai Star Rail Concert livestream on May 4, MiHoYo unveiled a tantalizing 20-second teaser for their upcoming game. The clip showcased Kiana from Honkai Impact 3rd and Blade from Honkai: Star Rail, both seen commanding creatures in battle. This glimpse suggests a gameplay style that could resemble Pokémon battles, an auto-chess strategy, or even incorporate monster-collecting elements.
This direction wouldn't be unexpected, given the positive reception to creatures and critters in both Genshin Impact and Honkai Star Rail. For instance, Genshin Impact features a monster-capturing mechanic within its Serenitea Pot player housing system, along with events like "Fabulous Fungus Frenzy," where players capture Fungus and compete in beast tamer tournaments.
Similarly, Honkai Star Rail introduced the "Aetherium Wars" event, which mirrors Pokémon's concept by using the game's monsters in turn-based battles.
The teaser concluded with silhouettes of various characters, including possibly Aventurine from Star Rail, hinting at a game that will bring together characters from across the Honkai series. Fans are eager to see if Genshin Impact characters will also make an appearance, though the trailer primarily focuses on Honkai Impact 3rd and Honkai Star Rail characters.
Is this Honkai Nexus Anima?
Speculation is rife that this could be the rumored Honkai Nexus Anima, following MiHoYo's recent trademark filing. While the trademark itself revealed little, the timing and content of the teaser fuel these theories.
Further supporting this speculation are job listings from HoYoVerse, reported by Enduins Gaming in September 2024, which mentioned roles like "Character Concept Art (Anthropomorphic Animals)" for a chibi-style life simulation and "Scene Concept Art – Honkai IP Pre-research" focused on fantasy spirit companions.
Given MiHoYo's confirmation of a new Honkai game, fans are connecting the dots to Honkai Nexus Anima. However, without an official announcement, these remain theories.
While the teaser leaves much to the imagination, it's clear that MiHoYo fans have a lot to look forward to. With the company's track record, this new game promises to deliver a unique and engaging experience, potentially blending beloved elements from across their expansive universe.
