MiHoYo has teased an exciting new addition to the Honkai universe that fans are buzzing about. If you're a fan of the Honkai series, you'll be thrilled to learn about this potential Pokémon-like experience. Dive in to discover what was showcased in the trailer 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 next game. The trailer featured beloved characters Kiana from Honkai Impact 3rd and Blade from Honkai: Star Rail, both seen commanding creatures and monsters in battle. This has sparked speculation that the new game could offer a Pokémon-like battling experience, perhaps even incorporating auto-chess strategy or monster-collecting mechanics.
This direction wouldn't be surprising, given the popularity of creatures and critters in miHoYo's existing titles. Genshin Impact and Honkai Star Rail have both introduced creatures that fans adore, prompting dedicated events like Genshin's "Fabulous Fungus Frenzy," where players can capture Fungus and participate in a beast tamer tournament, and Honkai Star Rail's "Aetherium Wars," which uses the game’s turn-based mechanics with monsters akin to Pokémon's concept.
The teaser concluded with silhouettes of characters, suggesting a crossover of sorts, with possible appearances from characters like Aventurine from Star Rail. Described as a "brand-new Honkai Game," fans are eager to see if characters from Genshin Impact will also make an appearance. While details are scarce, the trailer hints at a game that will feature characters from Honkai Impact 3rd and Honkai Star Rail.
Is this Honkai Nexus Anima?
Speculation is rife that this new game could be the rumored Honkai Nexus Anima, especially since miHoYo recently trademarked it. Although the trademark filing didn't reveal much, the timing and the teaser's content have fueled fan theories.
Additionally, job listings from miHoYo, reported by Enduins Gaming in September 2024, hint at the development of various projects, including "Character Concept Art (Anthropomorphic Animals)" for a chibi-style life simulation and "Scene Concept Art – Honkai IP Pre-research" for fantasy spirit companions. These clues further suggest that the teased game might be Honkai Nexus Anima.
However, without an official announcement, these remain fan speculations. The teaser has left fans with more questions than answers about the game's true nature and its connection to Honkai Nexus Anima. Regardless, miHoYo's dedicated fanbase has plenty to look forward to. With the company's track record of innovative and engaging games, this new title promises to deliver a unique and thrilling experience.
