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

MiHoYo has thrilled fans by teasing a new Honkai game that appears to embrace a Pokémon-like experience. Dive into the details revealed in the trailer and explore whether this could be the much-anticipated 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 20-second teaser showcasing familiar characters from their Honkai universe. Kiana from Honkai Impact 3rd and Blade from Honkai: Star Rail were seen commanding creatures and monsters in battle. This glimpse suggests a gameplay style reminiscent of Pokémon, possibly incorporating auto-chess strategies or monster-collecting mechanics.

The theme of creature interaction isn't new for MiHoYo, as both Genshin Impact and Honkai Star Rail have introduced beloved creatures and critters. In Genshin Impact, players can capture monsters for their Serenitea Pot and participate in events like the "Fabulous Fungus Frenzy" beast tamer tournament. Similarly, Honkai Star Rail's "Aetherium Wars" event featured turn-based battles with monsters, mirroring Pokémon's core concept.

The teaser concluded with silhouettes of other well-known characters, hinting at a game that will unite various characters from the Honkai series. Fans are hopeful that Genshin Impact characters might also join the fray. Though details are scarce, it's clear that this new game will prominently feature characters from Honkai Impact 3rd and Honkai Star Rail.

Is this Honkai Nexus Anima?

Speculation abounds that this could be the rumored Honkai Nexus Anima, trademarked by MiHoYo just weeks ago. Though the trademark filing revealed little, the timing and content of the teaser fuel fan theories.

Further fueling speculation are job listings from HoYoVerse in September 2024, which hinted at projects involving "Character Concept Art (Anthropomorphic Animals)" for a chibi-style life simulation and "Scene Concept Art – Honkai IP Pre-research" for fantasy spirit companions. Given MiHoYo's statement about a new Honkai game, many believe that Honkai Nexus Anima is what we've seen in the teaser.

Despite the excitement, no official confirmation has been made, leaving fans with many questions about the game's true nature and its connection to Honkai Nexus Anima. Nevertheless, the anticipation is high, and with MiHoYo's track record, players eagerly await what promises to be a fresh and exciting addition to the Honkai series.