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

MiHoYo has teased an exciting new addition to the Honkai series, which appears to be drawing inspiration from the beloved Pokémon franchise. Dive into the details of what was showcased in the trailer and explore the possibility that this could be the much-discussed Honkai Nexus Anima.

Brand-New Honkai Game Teased

Possibly a Pokémon-like Game

During the Honkai Star Rail’s Concert livestream on May 4, MiHoYo unveiled a tantalizing 20-second teaser for their next game. The teaser featured Kiana from Honkai Impact 3rd and Blade from Honkai: Star Rail, both seen commanding creatures and monsters in battle. This glimpse suggests a gameplay experience that could mirror Pokémon-like battling, possibly incorporating auto-chess strategy elements or monster-collecting mechanics.

The move towards a Pokémon-inspired game isn't surprising, given the popularity of creatures and critters in both Genshin Impact and Honkai Star Rail. These games have not only introduced beloved monsters but have also created dedicated events around them. In Genshin Impact, players can capture monsters for their Serenitea Pot, and events like "Fabulous Fungus Frenzy" allowed players to engage in beast tamer tournaments.

Similarly, Honkai Star Rail's "Aetherium Wars" event utilized the game’s turn-based mechanics with monsters as partners, echoing the core concept of Pokémon.

The teaser also hints at the inclusion of numerous characters from across the Honkai series, ending with silhouettes that fans believe may include Aventurine from Star Rail. While the game is described as a "brand-new Honkai Game," enthusiasts are hopeful for the inclusion of Genshin Impact characters as well. Though details are sparse, it's clear that both Honkai Impact 3rd and Honkai Star Rail characters will play a significant role.

Is this Honkai Nexus Anima?

Speculation is rife that this new game could be the rumored Honkai Nexus Anima, which MiHoYo trademarked recently. Though the trademark filing didn't reveal much, the timing and nature of the teaser have fueled these speculations.

Further clues may come from previous job listings by MiHoYo, as reported by Enduins Gaming in September 2024. These listings hinted at multiple projects, including "Character Concept Art (Anthropomorphic Animals)" for a chibi-style life simulation and "Scene Concept Art – Honkai IP Pre-research" for fantasy spirit companions.

Given that MiHoYo described the teased game as a new addition to the Honkai series, many fans believe it could be Honkai Nexus Anima. However, without official confirmation, these remain theories.

The teaser has left fans with more questions than answers about the game's true nature and its connection to Honkai Nexus Anima. Nevertheless, the excitement is palpable, and with MiHoYo's track record of delivering engaging games, players eagerly anticipate what promises to be a fresh and innovative experience.