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

MiHoYo has sparked excitement by teasing a brand-new Honkai game that appears to emulate the Pokémon-like experience. Dive in to discover more about the trailer's content and whether this could be the much-talked-about 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 tantalizing 20-second teaser for their next game, showcasing beloved characters from their Honkai universe. The trailer featured Kiana from Honkai Impact 3rd and Blade from Honkai: Star Rail, both seen commanding creatures and monsters in battle.

The gameplay hinted at in the teaser suggests a blend of Pokémon-like battling, an auto-chess strategy, or a monster-collecting mechanic. This direction isn't surprising, given the popularity of creatures and critters in both Genshin Impact and Honkai Star Rail, which have already introduced fan-favorite monsters through dedicated events.

In Genshin Impact, players can capture monsters for their Serenitea Pot, the game’s player housing system, and participate in events like the "Fabulous Fungus Frenzy," where they can capture Fungus and compete in beast tamer tournaments.

Similarly, Honkai Star Rail's "Aetherium Wars" event leverages the game’s turn-based mechanics, allowing players to battle using monsters as partners, reminiscent of Pokémon's core concept.

The teaser ends with silhouettes of characters from across the Honkai series, including a possible appearance by Aventurine from Star Rail. This new game is described as a "brand-new Honkai Game," with fans eagerly hoping to see characters from Genshin Impact included as well. Although details are sparse, the trailer suggests that characters from Honkai Impact 3rd and Honkai Star Rail will definitely be part of this exciting new venture.

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. While the trademark details remain under wraps, the timing and nature of the teaser fuel these speculations.

Further connections can be drawn from previous job listings by HoYoVerse, as reported by Enduins Gaming in September 2024. These listings hinted at the development of various projects, including "Character Concept Art (Anthropomorphic Animals)" for a chibi-style life simulation and "Scene Concept Art – Honkai IP Pre-research" for fantasy spirit companions.

Given the teaser's focus on a new Honkai game, fans are piecing together that this could indeed be Honkai Nexus Anima. However, without an official confirmation, these remain fan theories.

The teaser leaves many questions unanswered, yet it promises an exciting new addition to MiHoYo's portfolio. With the company's track record, fans can anticipate a fresh and innovative gaming experience that blends familiar elements with new mechanics.