HoYoverse trademarks Honkai Nexus Anima in US

HoYoverse has officially filed a trademark application for "Honkai Nexus Anima" with the US Patent Office, sparking speculation about an upcoming addition to the Honkai franchise. Here's what we know so far about this potential new title from the developers of Genshin Impact.

New HoYoverse Game Potentially in Development

Honkai Nexus Anima Trademark Application

HoYoverse appears to be expanding its Honkai universe with a potentially new installment. The Chinese developer's global subsidiary recently filed a "Honkai Nexus Anima" trademark application, suggesting this could become the third core title in their popular Honkai series following Honkai Impact 3rd and Honkai Star Rail.

The trademark first surfaced on Korea's intellectual property database (KIPRIS) before being removed, but remains publicly visible in US Patent Office records.

The Honkai franchise began with Honkai Impact 3rd, a mobile action RPG that built upon its predecessor Houkai Gakuen 2. The series expanded in 2023 with Honkai Star Rail's turn-based gameplay, set in an alternate universe. Industry analysts suggest Honkai Nexus Anima may continue this pattern of distinct gameplay experiences within the shared Honkai universe.

New Social Media Accounts Emerge

Following the trademark filings, several Twitter/X accounts bearing names like @HonkaiNA, @HonkaiNA_RU, and @HonkaiNA_FR were registered. This strategic username acquisition aligns with standard industry practice for securing consistent branding across digital platforms before official announcements.

Recent HoYoverse Hiring Patterns

Earlier this year, HoYoverse posted several job listings that hinted at an auto-chess style game featuring "Destined Spirits" gameplay mechanics. While unconfirmed, some industry observers speculate these openings may relate to Honkai Nexus Anima's development, given the studio's history of genre diversification across the Honkai series and other titles like Genshin Impact and Zenless Zone Zero.

Though official details remain scarce, anticipation builds considering HoYoverse's track record of successful game launches and franchise expansions.