HoYoverse has unveiled a first glimpse at the next chapter in the Honkai franchise - the upcoming Honkai: Nexus Anima. The brief teaser offers subtle hints about potential gameplay mechanics, leaving fans eagerly dissecting every frame.
Revealing Glimpses from the Concert
During Honkai: Star Rail's second anniversary concert, HoYoverse premiered this surprising teaser. The clip concluded with Kiana's familiar voice welcoming viewers in Chinese, showing the beloved Honkai Impact 3rd protagonist standing before a mysterious doorway with her companion creature prominently featured.
The appearance of Blade from Honkai: Star Rail strongly suggests narrative connections between the franchise's different worlds in Nexus Anima. While the teaser remains intentionally cryptic, you can watch it below to draw your own conclusions.
Interestingly, the stream didn't confirm an official title - the teaser simply concluded with "A brand new Honkai game, stay tuned." The name Honkai: Nexus Anima gained traction earlier this year through job postings and has since appeared in trademark registrations, lending credibility to this being the final title.
Potential Gameplay Speculation
The teaser's companion-focused visuals have sparked comparisons to Pokémon's creature-collecting mechanics, with many noting the trainer-style battle sequences. A brief confrontation between Kiana and Blade hints this installment may emphasize combat dynamics and companion systems more than previous Honkai titles.
Current details remain scarce regarding release windows or even the official game name. As we await further announcements about Honkai: Nexus Anima, you might enjoy our exclusive coverage of the Gothic vampire RPG Silver and Blood's Android pre-registration launch.
