HoYoverse has unveiled the first glimpse of the next installment in the Honkai franchise - Honkai: Nexus Anima. The teaser trailer offers brief but intriguing hints about this upcoming title, sparking speculation among fans about its potential gameplay mechanics.
What We Know So Far
During Honkai: Star Rail's second anniversary concert, HoYoverse premiered this mysterious teaser. The trailer concludes with beloved character Kiana's voice greeting viewers in Chinese, featuring her standing at a building entrance alongside her signature companion. The appearance of Honkai: Star Rail's Blade suggests potential cross-universe connections within the Nexus Anima storyline.
Interestingly, no official title was confirmed during the show. The teaser simply ends with 'A brand new Honkai game, stay tuned.' However, the name Honkai: Nexus Anima has gained traction due to earlier industry leaks - appearing in job postings, trademark registrations, and domain purchases throughout this year.
Pokémon-Inspired Gameplay?
The teaser's content has drawn comparisons to the Pokémon franchise, particularly with its emphasis on companion creatures and trainer-style battles. A standout moment features a potential showdown between Kiana and Blade, suggesting this installment may emphasize tactical combat partnerships more than previous Honkai titles.
While release details remain unconfirmed and even the game's official title isn't finalized, this first look certainly builds anticipation. For more gaming updates, check out our coverage of the Gothic Vampire RPG Silver's pre-registration campaign now live for Android users.