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

MiHoYo has thrilled fans with a teaser for a brand-new Honkai game that appears to embrace a Pokémon-like experience. Dive into the details of what was showcased in the trailer, and explore the speculation surrounding the rumored 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 featuring beloved characters Kiana from Honkai Impact 3rd and Blade from Honkai: Star Rail, both seen commanding creatures in battle. This glimpse hints at a gameplay style reminiscent of Pokémon, possibly involving auto-chess strategies or monster-collecting mechanics.

The teaser aligns with MiHoYo’s previous ventures into creature-centric gameplay. Both Genshin Impact and Honkai Star Rail have introduced creatures that fans adore, prompting dedicated events like Genshin Impact's "Fabulous Fungus Frenzy" where players capture Fungi for a beast tamer tournament, and Honkai Star Rail's "Aetherium Wars" event, which uses turn-based mechanics with monsters as partners, echoing Pokémon's core concept.

The teaser also showcased silhouettes of other familiar characters, including a possible appearance by Aventurine from Star Rail, suggesting that the game will feature a roster of characters from across the Honkai series. Fans are eagerly hoping that characters from Genshin Impact might also join the fray, though the trailer primarily hints at characters from Honkai Impact 3rd and Honkai Star Rail.

Is this Honkai Nexus Anima?

Speculation is rife that the teased game could be the rumored Honkai Nexus Anima, which MiHoYo trademarked recently. While the trademark filing remains shrouded in mystery, the timing and content of the teaser have fueled fan theories.

Further clues may lie in MiHoYo's recent job listings, as reported by Enduins Gaming in September 2024. These listings hinted at projects involving "Character Concept Art (Anthropomorphic Animals)" for a chibi-style life simulation and "Scene Concept Art – Honkai IP Pre-research" focused on fantasy spirit companions.

Given the teaser's emphasis on a new Honkai game, many fans believe it could be Honkai Nexus Anima. However, without official confirmation, these remain speculative theories. The teaser has left the community buzzing with anticipation and questions about what this new game will entail and whether it indeed is the rumored Honkai Nexus Anima.

Despite the uncertainties, MiHoYo's track record promises a fresh and exciting addition to their portfolio, keeping fans eagerly awaiting more details.