"Honkai Nexus Anima: Pokemon-Like, Fans Theorize at Star Rail LIVE 2025"

MiHoYo has set the gaming community abuzz with a tantalizing teaser of their next big project, a brand-new Honkai game that's stirring up excitement for its potential Pokémon-like experience. The teaser, unveiled during Honkai Star Rail's Concert livestream on May 4, showcased familiar characters such as Kiana from Honkai Impact 3rd and Blade from Honkai: Star Rail, who were seen commanding creatures in battle. This glimpse has sparked a flurry of speculation about the nature of the game, with many believing it might feature monster-collecting or auto-chess strategy elements.

The concept of a Pokémon-like game isn't entirely unexpected given MiHoYo's track record. Both Genshin Impact and Honkai Star Rail have introduced beloved creatures and critters, which have been highlighted in dedicated events. Genshin Impact, for instance, includes a monster-capturing mechanic within its Serenitea Pot system, and events like "Fabulous Fungus Frenzy" allow players to engage in beast tamer tournaments. Similarly, Honkai Star Rail's "Aetherium Wars" event utilized turn-based mechanics with monsters as partners, echoing Pokémon's core gameplay.

The teaser also hinted at the inclusion of numerous characters from across the Honkai series, ending with silhouettes that suggest the appearance of fan-favorites like Aventurine from Star Rail. Described as a "brand-new Honkai Game," there's a buzz among fans hoping to see characters from Genshin Impact as well. While details remain sparse, the trailer strongly suggests that Honkai Impact 3rd and Honkai Star Rail characters will play a significant role in this upcoming title.

Is this Honkai Nexus Anima?

Speculation is rife that this new game might be the rumored Honkai Nexus Anima, especially after MiHoYo recently trademarked the name. Although the trademark filing didn't reveal much, the timing and nature of the teaser have fueled these theories. Additionally, job listings from HoYoVerse in September 2024 hinted at projects involving anthropomorphic animals and fantasy spirit companions, which could be linked to this new Honkai game.

While no official confirmation has been made, the possibility that the teased game is Honkai Nexus Anima has fans eagerly anticipating further details. Despite the excitement, the teaser has left more questions than answers about what this game will truly entail. However, with MiHoYo's reputation for delivering innovative and engaging games, players are eagerly awaiting what promises to be a fresh and exciting addition to the Honkai universe.