Honkai Nexus Anima May Be Pokemon-Like, According to Star Rail LIVE 2025 Fan Theories

MiHoYo has sparked excitement among fans by teasing a brand-new Honkai game that hints at a Pokémon-like experience. Dive into the details from the trailer and explore whether this could be the much-talked-about 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 thrilling 20-second teaser for their next game, showcasing beloved characters Kiana from Honkai Impact 3rd and Blade from Honkai: Star Rail. Both characters were seen commanding creatures and monsters in battle, igniting speculation about the game's mechanics.

The teaser suggests a gameplay style that could mirror Pokémon battles, potentially incorporating auto-chess strategies or monster-collecting elements. This direction isn't surprising, considering the popularity of creatures and critters in MiHoYo's existing titles, Genshin Impact and Honkai Star Rail. These games have successfully integrated monster-centric events, like Genshin Impact's "Fabulous Fungus Frenzy," where players capture and compete with Fungus in tournaments, and Honkai Star Rail's "Aetherium Wars," which features turn-based battles with in-game monsters.

The teaser concludes with silhouettes of familiar characters, including a possible appearance by Aventurine from Star Rail, hinting that the game will feature a crossover of characters from across the Honkai series. Fans are also hopeful for the inclusion of Genshin Impact characters, although the trailer primarily showcases figures 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, which MiHoYo recently trademarked. Although the trademark filing reveals little, the timing aligns perfectly with the teaser's release, fueling fan theories.

Further supporting these speculations are job listings from HoYoVerse reported by Enduins Gaming in September 2024. These listings hinted at various projects, including roles for "Character Concept Art (Anthropomorphic Animals)" for a chibi-style life simulation and "Scene Concept Art – Honkai IP Pre-research" for fantasy spirit companions, which could be connected to this new game.

While MiHoYo has confirmed this as a new Honkai game, no official announcement has linked it directly to Honkai Nexus Anima. The teaser leaves fans with more questions than answers, yet the anticipation remains high. Given MiHoYo's track record of delivering innovative and engaging games, expectations are set for a fresh and exciting new addition to the Honkai universe.