MiHoYo has recently teased an exciting new addition to the Honkai universe that appears to lean towards a Pokémon-like experience. Dive into the details of what was unveiled in the trailer and explore the possibility of this being 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 introduced their latest project, featuring beloved characters from their Honkai series. A 20-second teaser showcased Kiana from Honkai Impact 3rd and Blade from Honkai: Star Rail, engaging in battles with various creatures and monsters. This suggests a gameplay style that could resemble Pokémon battles, auto-chess strategies, or involve monster-collecting mechanics.
The inspiration for this new direction might stem from the positive reception to creatures and critters introduced in both Genshin Impact and Honkai Star Rail. For instance, Genshin Impact includes a monster-capturing feature within the Serenitea Pot, and events like the "Fabulous Fungus Frenzy" allow players to capture Fungus and compete in beast tamer tournaments.
Similarly, Honkai Star Rail's "Aetherium Wars" event uses turn-based mechanics with in-game monsters as partners, echoing Pokémon's core concept. The teaser also hinted at a broader cast, ending with silhouettes of familiar characters, including possibly Aventurine from Star Rail.
The game, described as a "brand-new Honkai Game," has sparked excitement among fans, who are also hopeful for the inclusion of characters from Genshin Impact. While details remain scarce, the trailer suggests a strong presence of characters from Honkai Impact 3rd and Honkai Star Rail.
Is this Honkai Nexus Anima?
Speculation is rife that this could be the rumored Honkai Nexus Anima, recently trademarked by MiHoYo. Though the trademark filing revealed little, the timing and nature of the teaser fuel these speculations. Moreover, job listings from September 2024 by developer HoYoVerse, as reported by Enduins Gaming, hinted at projects involving "Character Concept Art (Anthropomorphic Animals)" for a chibi-style life simulation and "Scene Concept Art – Honkai IP Pre-research" for fantasy spirit companions.
Given the teaser's emphasis on a new Honkai game, fans are connecting the dots to Honkai Nexus Anima. However, no official confirmation has been made, leaving these theories speculative.
Despite the intrigue and questions sparked by the teaser, MiHoYo's dedicated fanbase eagerly anticipates this new addition to their portfolio. With the company's track record, expectations are high for an innovative and engaging experience.
