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

Brand-New Honkai Game Teased

Possibly a Pokémon-like Game

MiHoYo has sparked excitement among fans by unveiling a teaser for their latest Honkai game during the Honkai Star Rail's Concert livestream on May 4, 2025. The 20-second trailer showcased Kiana from Honkai Impact 3rd and Blade from Honkai: Star Rail, both engaging in battles with creatures and monsters under their command. This glimpse suggests that the game may adopt a Pokémon-like battle system, possibly incorporating elements of auto-chess strategy or monster-collecting mechanics.

The concept isn't out of the blue, as both Genshin Impact and Honkai Star Rail have previously introduced beloved creatures and critters. Genshin Impact, for instance, features a monster-capturing mechanic within its Serenitea Pot housing system and hosted the "Fabulous Fungus Frenzy" event, where players could capture Fungus and participate in a beast tamer tournament. Similarly, Honkai Star Rail's "Aetherium Wars" event utilized turn-based mechanics with in-game monsters, echoing the essence of Pokémon battles.

The teaser also hints at a crossover of characters from various Honkai series, ending with silhouettes that fans speculate could include Aventurine from Star Rail. Described as a "brand-new Honkai Game," there's a buzz among fans hoping for the inclusion of Genshin Impact characters as well. Although details are sparse, the trailer confirms the involvement of characters from Honkai Impact 3rd and Honkai Star Rail.

Is this Honkai Nexus Anima?

Speculation is rife that this teased game could be the rumored Honkai Nexus Anima, especially since miHoYo recently trademarked the name. The timing of the trademark and the teaser fuels these speculations, though no concrete details have been disclosed in the filing.

Adding to the speculation, previous job listings from HoYoVerse, as reported by Enduins Gaming in September 2024, mentioned roles like "Character Concept Art (Anthropomorphic Animals)" for a chibi-style life simulation and "Scene Concept Art – Honkai IP Pre-research" for fantasy spirit companions. These hints align well with the teased game's potential focus on monster collecting and battling.

While the teaser has stirred excitement, it has also left fans with numerous questions about the true nature of the game and whether it indeed is Honkai Nexus Anima. No official confirmation has been made, leaving these connections speculative. Nonetheless, miHoYo's dedicated fanbase eagerly anticipates what promises to be a fresh and innovative addition to their gaming lineup.