When the threads of destiny are rewoven, travelers from different worlds will write new legends together with their spiritual companions✨
HoYoverse's latest masterpiece, Honkai: Nexus Anima, is about to take players on a fantasy adventure across dimensions! This game will immerse players in a world shattered by the rupture of "Nexus," where unique "Nexus Anima" and their partners await your encounter. This article combines the latest officially released PV content to provide a detailed introduction to the currently revealed main characters and their sprite partners, giving you a sneak peek into this captivating world.
🌟 Main Character Introduction
Based on official PV and social media releases, the characters in the game are primarily divided into three categories: "Sovereigns," "Novarchs," and "Others."
🏮 Sovereign Faction
Sovereigns: The owners of the Aspects of the Old World, rulers of the mortal world wielding power and authority. Currently revealed Sovereign characters include:
KumyoKyo(Reality and lllusion): The 4th Sovereign, holding a prominent position in the game's lore. Each Sovereign possesses unique abilities, and while KumyoKyo's specific powers have not been fully disclosed, he is expected to play a key role in the storyline.
Victus(Order and Chaos): The 1st Sovereign, governing "Order and Chaos," who once destroyed the world-destroyer seven times before the Collapse.
Amstradath(Life and Death): The 5th Sovereign, possessing unique authority and abilities.
Armand(Light and Dark): The 8th Sovereign, playing a significant role in the storyline.
Apeiron(Infinity and Finity): The 28th Sovereign, governing "Infinity and Finity," rumored to have died but reappeared after the Collapse.
⚔️ Novarch Faction
Novarchs: The owners of the Aspects of the New World, each ruling one of the 81 Planes. Some characters serve as both Sovereigns of the Old World and Novarchs of the New World. Known Novarchs include:
Prabhas: The 16th Novarch, one of the controllers of the New World's principles. Novarchs "each rule one of the 81 Planes," though the specific plane and abilities of Prabhas remain to be officially detailed.
Blade: A highly popular character from Honkai: Star Rail, portrayed in this game as the "22nd Novarch,and master of the Plane known as 'The Peak'". Official text describes him as "searching for the missing 11th Sovereign." The PV showcases him fighting alongside his sprite, Cublade.
Victus: The 2nd Novarch (also serving as the 1st Sovereign).
Armand: The 17th Novarch (also serving as the 8th Sovereign).
Parayaya: The 29th Novarch, whose abilities are associated with the "attribute of disgust."
Sir Champion: The 34th Novarch.
Apeiron: The 57th Novarch (also serving as the 28th Sovereign).
👥 Other Characters
These characters are people the protagonist encounters during their journey, including residents of Iya Town and dimensional travelers. Currently revealed characters include:
Nanafey: As the poster girl of the game, Nanafey is a young adventurer brimming with sunny energy. From the official PV, she is seen wearing practical exploration attire, always with an optimistic smile, filled with endless enthusiasm for exploring this world. In the game, she will likely serve as the player's guide or representative character.
Nana Witch: The game's mascot, a blue twin-tailed girl with a vibrant and energetic image.
Hua: A capable short-haired boy exhibiting a calm and decisive temperament.
Cassio Rollex: A youth dressed in cowboy-style clothing with a bold personality.
Kiana: A classic character from Honkai Impact 3rd, returning in this game as a "dimensional traveler." Commissioned by the Happy Iya Committee, she is currently handling areas affected by the Meta-Collapse.
🐾 Sprite Partner Details
Officially, 32 sprites have been revealed (out of a total of 66), each with unique numbers, principles, traits, and settings. Below are highlights of a few key sprites:
🐎 Foalhardy
Attribute: Pride-type
Features: Almost like Mimikyu from Pokémon, this creature believes it is an Inkicorn (another Anima) and covers itself with a blanket.
Associated Character: From the PV, Foalhardy is closely related to Nanafey and often appears with her.
Abilities: Official videos show it considering jumping over water a great feat, suggesting it may have terrain-crossing abilities.
🍹 Bobabirb
Attribute: Insatiability-type
Features: Essentially a penguin chef. Its trailer features another Honkai: Nexus Anima character, Mimoo, a milk carton-like cat, as a source of ingredients for its drinks.
Associated Character: The PV shows Nanafey tasting Bobabirb's creations.
Special Skills: Can brew various drinks with special effects, likely providing buffs in the game.
⚔️Cublade
Attribute: Regret-type
Features: A recent video also showcases a familiar-looking character.
Associated Character: Closely related to Blade, official artwork shows him with this Anima.
Combat Style: From PV clips, it excels in high-speed slashing attacks, with a mane as sharp as blades.
🗺️ Game World and Map Features
Honkai: Nexus Anima constructs a fantasy world shattered by the rupture of "Nexus." Players will explore various distinct regions, each corresponding to different Nexus forces and sprite types.
🏖️ Seaside Town of Astoria
As the main hub area, this tranquil seaside town hides secrets leading to other dimensions. Players can interact with NPCs, accept quests, or simply enjoy the leisurely breeze by the sea.
🌌 81 Multidimensional Planes
The game features 81 uniquely styled multidimensional planes, each with its own landscapes, puzzles, and challenges waiting to be explored. These planes are ruled by the Novarchs, encompassing environments like forests, volcanoes, and glaciers, requiring players to use sprites of different attributes to overcome terrain obstacles.
🏫 St. Freya Academy
The game builds a dual system of modern cities and fantasy planes. Players can interact with NPCs and accept side quests in the St. Freya Academy setting. The campus hides many Easter eggs related to the Honkai series, such as old photos on the school bulletin board and character avatar drinks sold in vending machines downstairs from the dormitory.
⚡ Combat System and Game Features
♟️ Auto-Chess Strategy Combat
The game's combat system revolves around an auto-chess mechanism. Players must strategically position their sprites: tank-type sprites. Usually placed in the front row, control or mid-range output sprites in the middle row, and long-range output and support sprites in the back row. The chessboard also features special squares, such as attack boost squares, that can enhance sprite attack power.
🌟 Sprite Collection and Training
Players can capture over 60 types of diverse Nexus Anima and enhance their combat abilities through feeding, training, and evolution, unlocking cool appearances and skill effects. Different sprite combinations can trigger powerful bond effects, which are core to team building.
🗺️ Open-World Exploration
The game uses a fully 3D seamless world map, supporting riding, flying, and surfing for free exploration with almost no terrain restrictions. Players can use sprite abilities to achieve flight, gliding, surfing, and other movement methods to explore the vast seamless world, uncovering hidden storylines, treasures, and random events.
🔮 Unknown Mysteries and Expectations
Although officials have revealed a wealth of information, many mysteries remain unsolved:
Principle System: What exactly are the "principles" mentioned in the game? How do they affect combat and exploration?
Conflict Between Sovereigns and Novarchs: How will the contradiction between the Old World Sovereigns and New World Novarchs unfold?
Truth of the Collapse Event: What secrets lie behind the "Collapse" event that caused the Nexus to rupture?
Cross-Universe Connections: How will the game connect the worlds of Honkai Impact 3rd and Honkai: Star Rail?
