HoYoverse has thrilled fans by unveiling a teaser for the next installment in the Honkai universe, tentatively titled Honkai: Nexus Anima. This upcoming game in the Honkai series was introduced during the Honkai: Star Rail second anniversary concert, where a brief glimpse into its world was shared with eager viewers. The teaser features Kiana from Honkai Impact 3rd, who warmly greets the audience in Chinese, standing at the entrance of a building alongside her charming pet. The appearance of Blade from Honkai: Star Rail suggests a potential crossover between the two Honkai worlds within Nexus Anima. While the trailer keeps much under wraps, you can watch it here to form your own theories about the gameplay.
Interestingly, no official title was announced during the stream. The teaser simply promised 'A brand new Honkai game, stay tuned.' However, the name Honkai: Nexus Anima has been circulating among fans, primarily because it surfaced earlier this year in job listings, trademark filings, and domain registrations, lending credibility to its use as the game's title.
The teaser has sparked speculation about the game's mechanics, with many drawing parallels to Pokémon due to the presence of pet companions and trainer-style battles. A notable scene in the teaser shows a confrontation between Kiana and Blade, hinting that Nexus Anima might emphasize combat and companion dynamics more than its predecessors in the Honkai series.
As of now, the release date and the official name remain undisclosed, but the teaser has certainly piqued interest. While we await further details on Honkai: Nexus Anima, don't miss out on our next exciting update about the pre-registration of the Gothic Vampire RPG, Silver and Blood, on Android.
