HoYoverse Files Honkai Nexus Anima Trademark at US Patent Office

HoYoverse's recent filing for the "Honkai Nexus Anima" trademark has sparked excitement and speculation about a new addition to their acclaimed Honkai series. Read on to discover what this could mean for miHoYo and their future projects.

New HoYoverse Game Possibly In The Works

Honkai Nexus Anima Filed For Trademark

HoYoverse, the global arm of the Chinese game developer miHoYo, is set to expand its Honkai universe with a potential new installment. The trademark application for "Honkai Nexus Anima" was initially spotted on the Korea Intellectual Property Information Search’s (KIPRIS) website before being removed. However, it remains available on the United States Patent and Trademark Office’s (USPTO) website.

The Honkai series kicked off with "Honkai Impact 3rd," a free-to-play mobile action RPG that succeeded the 2D side-scrolling shooter "Houkai Gakuen 2." Following this, "Honkai Star Rail" was released in 2023, offering a turn-based gameplay experience. While both games share themes related to space and similar character designs, they exist in separate universes with distinct narratives. Speculation suggests that "Honkai Nexus Anima" could introduce a new genre to the series, reflecting miHoYo’s penchant for diversity in game design.

New Twitter (X) Accounts

In the wake of the trademark filing, new Twitter (X) accounts under the "Honkai Nexus Anima" moniker have emerged. These accounts, such as "@HonkaiNA", "@HonkaiNA_RU", and "@HonkaiNA_FR", suggest a strategy to secure social media handles for consistent branding across various platforms and regions.

miHoYo Recent Job Postings

Earlier this year, miHoYo released job listings hinting at their ongoing projects. According to reports from GosuGamers and Twitter user @chibi0108, miHoYo is developing an "auto-chess" game involving "Destined Spirits." Although these listings are no longer accessible, and thus remain speculative, fans have connected these hints to the "Honkai Nexus Anima" trademark.

Despite no official confirmation from HoYoverse, the anticipation for "Honkai Nexus Anima" is high, given miHoYo's successful track record with titles like "Honkai Impact 3rd," "Genshin Impact," "Honkai Star Rail," and "Zenless Zone Zero." The gaming community eagerly awaits further details on this promising new project.