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

MiHoYo has excited fans with a teaser for 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 Concert livestream on May 4, MiHoYo unveiled a tantalizing 20-second teaser for their next game. The footage featured beloved characters like Kiana from Honkai Impact 3rd and Blade from Honkai: Star Rail, engaging in battles with creatures and monsters. This suggests a gameplay experience that could mirror Pokémon-like battles, possibly integrating auto-chess strategies or monster-collecting mechanics.

The concept isn't entirely new to MiHoYo's portfolio. Both Genshin Impact and Honkai Star Rail have introduced engaging creatures and critters that have captured fans' hearts. Genshin Impact, for instance, includes a monster-capturing mechanic within its Serenitea Pot, the game's player housing system. Events like "Fabulous Fungus Frenzy" allow players to capture Fungus and compete in beast tamer tournaments.

Similarly, Honkai Star Rail's "Aetherium Wars" event leverages the game's turn-based mechanics, using monsters as partners in a way that echoes Pokémon's core concept.

The teaser concludes with silhouettes of various characters from across the Honkai series, including possibly Aventurine from Star Rail, hinting that the new game will feature a wide array of familiar faces. While fans hope for the inclusion of Genshin Impact characters, the trailer primarily suggests a focus on Honkai Impact 3rd and Honkai Star Rail characters.

Is this Honkai Nexus Anima?

Speculation is rife that this could be the rumored Honkai Nexus Anima, a game MiHoYo recently trademarked. Though the trademark filing offers little detail, the timing and nature of the teaser fuel these speculations.

Further connecting the dots, job listings from MiHoYo, reported by Enduins Gaming in September 2024, hinted at the development of multiple projects. These included roles for "Character Concept Art (Anthropomorphic Animals)" for a chibi-style life simulation, and "Scene Concept Art – Honkai IP Pre-research" focused on fantasy spirit companions.

Given the teaser's description as a "brand-new Honkai Game," many believe it aligns with Honkai Nexus Anima. However, without an official announcement, these remain fan theories.

The recent teaser has left fans with more questions than answers about the game's true nature and its connection to Honkai Nexus Anima. Yet, the anticipation among MiHoYo's dedicated community is palpable. With the company's track record of delivering innovative and engaging experiences, players eagerly await what promises to be another thrilling addition to the Honkai universe.