HoYoverse Files Trademark for Honkai Nexus Anima at US Patent Office

HoYoverse has filed a trademark for Honkai Nexus Anima, sparking speculation about a new addition to the Honkai series. This move suggests exciting developments on the horizon for miHoYo and their future projects.

New HoYoverse Game Possibly In The Works

Honkai Nexus Anima Filed For Trademark

HoYoverse is poised to expand its Honkai universe with a potentially new game in the series. The Chinese game developer miHoYo, along with its global subsidiary HoYoverse, has applied for a trademark named "Honkai Nexus Anima." While details remain scarce, the name hints at a possible third installment in the Honkai series, following the successes of Honkai Impact 3rd and Honkai Star Rail.

The application for Honkai Nexus Anima was initially spotted on the Korea Intellectual Property Information Search’s (KIPRIS) website, which was subsequently removed. However, the trademark filing remains accessible on the United States Patent and Trademark Office’s (USPTO) website.

The Honkai franchise began with Honkai Impact 3rd, a free-to-play mobile action RPG that serves as the spiritual successor to Houkai Gakuen 2, a classic 2D side-scrolling shooter. This was followed by Honkai Star Rail in 2023, another free-to-play mobile game featuring turn-based gameplay.

Though both games share themes related to space and sometimes similar characters, they unfold in distinct universes with unique narratives. Fans speculate that Honkai Nexus Anima might continue this trend, possibly introducing a new genre, reflecting miHoYo’s versatile game development approach.

New Twitter (X) Accounts

In the wake of the trademark filings, fans have noticed new Twitter (X) accounts under the Honkai Nexus Anima name, such as "@HonkaiNA", "@HonkaiNA_RU", "@HonkaiNA_FR", and others. These accounts suggest HoYoverse's strategy to secure social media usernames early, ensuring consistent branding across platforms.

miHoYo Recent Job Postings

Earlier this year, miHoYo released several job listings that provided a glimpse into their ongoing projects. According to GosuGamers, citing @chibi0108 on Twitter, they are developing an "auto-chess" game involving "Destined Spirits." While direct access to the original job listings is unavailable, these details fuel speculation about Honkai Nexus Anima.

Although HoYoverse has not officially confirmed these speculations or announced the game, fans are connecting the dots between Honkai Nexus Anima and the auto-chess game mentioned in the job listings. Given miHoYo's successful track record with titles like Honkai Impact 3rd, Genshin Impact, Honkai Star Rail, and Zenless Zone Zero, anticipation is high for their next project.