"Honkai Nexus Anima: Pokemon-Like, Says Star Rail LIVE 2025 Fan Theories"

MiHoYo has teased an exciting new addition to the Honkai series, hinting at a game that could bring a Pokémon-like experience to fans. Dive in to discover more about the trailer and whether this is the long-rumored 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 upcoming game. It showcased Kiana from Honkai Impact 3rd and Blade from Honkai: Star Rail, both commanding creatures in battle. This glimpse suggests a gameplay style that might resemble Pokémon battles, auto-chess strategy, or monster-collecting mechanics.

This direction aligns well with the established universes of Genshin Impact and Honkai Star Rail, both of which have introduced beloved creatures and critters. In Genshin Impact, players can capture and keep monsters in their Serenitea Pot, and events like "Fabulous Fungus Frenzy" allow players to engage in beast tamer tournaments. Similarly, Honkai Star Rail's "Aetherium Wars" event incorporates turn-based mechanics using in-game monsters, echoing the essence of Pokémon.

The teaser concludes with silhouettes of familiar characters, possibly including Aventurine from Star Rail, hinting at a crossover of beloved figures across the Honkai series. While fans hope to see Genshin Impact characters, the trailer confirms the inclusion of characters from Honkai Impact 3rd and Honkai Star Rail, promising a rich narrative and engaging gameplay.

Is this Honkai Nexus Anima?

Speculation is rife that this new game could be the much-talked-about Honkai Nexus Anima, following miHoYo's recent trademark filing. Although details remain scarce, the timing of the trademark and the teaser fuels fan theories.

Further evidence comes from job listings by miHoYo's developer, HoYoVerse, as reported by Enduins Gaming in September 2024. These listings 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, which could be linked to this new game.

While miHoYo has labeled the teased game as a "brand-new Honkai Game," no official confirmation ties it to Honkai Nexus Anima. The excitement around this project is palpable, yet fans are left with more questions than answers. Regardless, with miHoYo's track record, anticipation is high for a fresh and innovative addition to the Honkai universe.