Honkai: Nexus Anima Links Two Honkai Universes

HoYoverse has finally unveiled a sneak peek at the next chapter in the Honkai universe: Honkai: Nexus Anima, the upcoming title in the franchise. The brief preview offers a small glimpse into the game, and players are already dissecting it for clues about its potential gameplay mechanics.

What Do We Know?

HoYoverse debuted the new teaser during the Honkai: Star Rail second-anniversary concert. At the very end of the event, the trailer played, featuring Kiana's voice greeting the audience in Mandarin. The Honkai Impact 3rd protagonist was shown standing at a building's entrance, with her charming pet companion illuminated in the spotlight.

This was followed by the appearance of Blade from Honkai: Star Rail, suggesting a likely connection between the two Honkai worlds in Nexus Anima. The teaser itself was quite cryptic. Why not see for yourself by watching it right here?

It is worth noting that no official title was announced during the stream. The preview simply concludes with the text, 'A brand new Honkai game, stay tuned.' However, the name currently circulating among the community is Honkai: Nexus Anima.

This is because the name first emerged earlier this year in company job listings. It has also appeared in trademark applications and domain registrations, lending further credibility to the notion that this will be the game's final title.

Could It Be a Pokémon-Style Game?

If the teaser reminded you of Pokémon, you are certainly not alone. The overall presentation evokes a feeling of Pokémon infused with Honkai's signature style, particularly with the emphasis on pet companions and trainer-like battles.

The video even featured a confrontation between Kiana and Blade, indicating that the game might place a greater focus on strategic combat and companion dynamics compared to previous installments in the series.

As of now, there is no confirmed release window, and it remains uncertain if Nexus Anima is the official name. However, the prospect is undoubtedly exciting! While we await more information on Honkai: Nexus Anima, check out our next story about the Gothic Vampire RPG Silver and Blood, which is now available for Android pre-registration.