Honkai Nexus Anima Sparks Pokemon-Style Star Rail Theories

MiHoYo recently unveiled a teaser for a new Honkai title that appears to incorporate Pokémon-inspired mechanics. Discover what the trailer reveals and whether this could be the speculated Honkai Nexus Anima project.

A New Honkai Game Emerges

Pokémon-Inspired Gameplay Potential

During Honkai Star Rail's May 4 concert livestream, miHoYo previewed their upcoming title featuring crossover characters like Kiana from Honkai Impact 3rd and Blade from Star Rail, shown summoning creatures for tactical battles.

The brief footage suggests potential gameplay elements resembling Pokémon-style creature collection, auto-battler strategy mechanics, or monster-taming features. This direction aligns with miHoYo's existing games where companion creatures have gained player popularity - evidenced by Genshin Impact's Serenitea Pot creature housing and events like "Fabulous Fungus Frenzy," plus Star Rail's "Aetherium Wars" monster-battling tournament.

The teaser's closing frames hint at possible cameos from other franchise characters, including Star Rail's Aventurine, positioning this as a potential Honkai universe crossover. While confirmed to feature Honkai Impact 3rd and Star Rail characters, fans speculate about potential Genshin Impact inclusions despite no official confirmation.

Honkai Nexus Anima Connection?

Many speculate this project could be Honkai Nexus Anima, a title miHoYo recently trademarked. The timing of the trademark filing and teaser release fuels these theories, though concrete details remain scarce.

Earlier 2024 job listings from HoYoVerse mentioned development of chibi-style life simulations with anthropomorphic animal characters and fantasy companion systems, potentially tying into this project. However, miHoYo has not confirmed any direct connection between these listings and the teased game.

While fan theories identify this as Honkai Nexus Anima, miHoYo maintains official silence on the matter. The teaser ultimately raises more questions than answers regarding gameplay specifics or the project's true identity. Regardless, given miHoYo's track record, players anticipate another immersive experience that could redefine expectations for the Honkai franchise.