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

MiHoYo has unveiled a teaser for a new Honkai game that fans believe could resemble the Pokémon experience. Dive into the details of 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 Concert livestream on May 4, MiHoYo introduced a 20-second teaser that showcased Kiana from Honkai Impact 3rd and Blade from Honkai: Star Rail, both seen commanding creatures in battle. This has led to speculation that the new game might feature Pokémon-like battling, auto-chess strategy, or monster-collecting mechanics.

The idea aligns well with the existing elements in MiHoYo's other games. For instance, Genshin Impact features a monster-capturing system within the Serenitea Pot and events like the "Fabulous Fungus Frenzy," where players can capture Fungus and compete in a beast tamer tournament. Similarly, Honkai Star Rail's "Aetherium Wars" event uses turn-based mechanics with in-game monsters, mirroring the concept of Pokémon battles.

The teaser concludes with silhouettes of recognizable characters, such as Aventurine from Star Rail, hinting at the inclusion of various characters from the Honkai series. Fans are also hopeful that characters from Genshin Impact might make an appearance in this new game, which is described as a "brand-new Honkai Game."

Is this Honkai Nexus Anima?

Speculation is rife that this teased game could be the rumored Honkai Nexus Anima, following MiHoYo's recent trademark filing. Although the trademark details are sparse, the timing and nature of the teaser fuel fan theories.

Furthermore, job listings from HoYoVerse in September 2024, as reported by Enduins Gaming, hinted at various projects, including roles for "Character Concept Art (Anthropomorphic Animals)" for a chibi-style life simulation and "Scene Concept Art – Honkai IP Pre-research" for fantasy spirit companions. These listings suggest a connection to the new game.

While fans connect the dots, no official confirmation has been made that the teased game is indeed Honkai Nexus Anima. The excitement, however, remains palpable, as MiHoYo's track record promises an innovative and engaging new title. As more details emerge, the gaming community eagerly awaits to see what this new Honkai game will bring to the table.