MiHoYo has sparked excitement with the tease of a brand-new Honkai game that hints at a Pokémon-like experience. Dive into the details revealed in the trailer and explore the speculation surrounding the rumored Honkai Nexus Anima.
Brand-New Honkai Game Teased
Possibly a Pokémon-like Game
During the Honkai Star Rail’s Concert livestream on May 4, MiHoYo unveiled a 20-second teaser that has set the gaming community abuzz. The teaser featured well-known characters Kiana from Honkai Impact 3rd and Blade from Honkai: Star Rail, both seen commanding creatures and monsters in battle. This suggests a gameplay style that could be reminiscent of Pokémon, potentially involving monster-collecting mechanics or an auto-chess strategy game.
This direction is not unexpected, given the popularity of creatures and critters in MiHoYo's other titles. In Genshin Impact, players can capture monsters for their Serenitea Pot, and events like "Fabulous Fungus Frenzy" have allowed players to engage in beast tamer tournaments. Similarly, Honkai Star Rail's "Aetherium Wars" event utilized turn-based mechanics with in-game monsters, mirroring Pokémon's core concept.
The teaser also hinted at a diverse cast of characters from across the Honkai series, with silhouettes suggesting the inclusion of figures like Aventurine from Star Rail. While fans are eager for characters from Genshin Impact to be included, the trailer confirms the presence of characters from Honkai Impact 3rd and Honkai Star Rail.
Is this Honkai Nexus Anima?
Speculation is rife that this new game might be the rumored Honkai Nexus Anima, which MiHoYo recently trademarked. Although the trademark filing offers little insight, the timing and the teaser's content have fueled fan theories. Additionally, job listings from HoYoVerse in September 2024, mentioning roles like "Character Concept Art (Anthropomorphic Animals)" and "Scene Concept Art – Honkai IP Pre-research," seem to align with the teased game's concept.
Despite these connections, no official confirmation has been made, leaving fans to speculate on whether this is indeed Honkai Nexus Anima. The teaser has left more questions than answers, but with MiHoYo's track record, anticipation is high for a fresh and innovative gaming experience.
