A blue twin-tailed girl and her spiritual companion make a quiet appearance—MiHoYo has fulfilled a decade-long dream of creating a pet-themed game 🐾.
With the official launch of Honkai: Nexus Anima's accounts on Bilibili, Twitter, and other platforms, HoYoverse has finally unveiled the mystery behind its latest addition to the Honkai series. The first official tweet announced: "Destinies intertwine here; fates are rewoven. Are you ready to meet your spiritual partner?"
Although the first trailer only revealed the game's logo, it garnered over a million views in less than 7 hours, sparking heated discussions among players worldwide. The official account gained over 500,000 followers within 24 hours, proving the immense anticipation for this release!
At the "2025 Star Rail LIVE" concert in May, HoYoverse first teased Honkai: Nexus Anima, showcasing Honkai 3rd's Kiana and Honkai: Star Rail's popular character "Blade" engaging in spiritual companion battles.
🔮 An Accidental Leak Unveils HoYoverse’s Decade-Long Dream
🌐 Surprisingly, detailed information about Honkai: Nexus Anima was not officially released but first leaked on overseas communities like Reddit. The leaked materials included promotional posters and store page images, instantly igniting passionate discussions among global anime enthusiasts.
♟️ These leaks revealed the core gameplay: auto-chess. This aligns perfectly with HoYoverse’s decade-long ambition. As far back as 2017, during HoYoverse’s IPO attempt, the prospectus mentioned a pet-themed game titled "Honkai-Familiar War."
💥 The latest official tweet confirms: "Collect over 100 unique spirits, nurture their evolution, and engage in strategic duels on a 3D chessboard!" This fully validates the earlier leaks.
🌟 More Than Auto-Chess: A Perfect Blend of Exploration and Cultivation
🏖️ From the officially released content, Honkai: Nexus Anima is far more than a simple auto-chess game. It offers a seaside town as the core exploration scene, where players can travel through various dimensions.
🎯 HoYoverse recruitment notice described the experience: "Collect a diverse array of spiritual companions, form your unique team, nurture and evolve them, and participate in thrilling auto-chess battles."
🪂 Screenshots shared by the official account show that these spirits are not only for combat but also assist players in flying, gliding, and surfing , uncovering hidden mysteries. One image even features an adorable camera-toting dog spirit—absolutely full marks on cuteness!
🎲 HoYoverse’s First PVP Game? A Break from Tradition
🏆 Honkai: Nexus Anima is likely to become HoYoverse’s first PVP-focused game. An official tweet explicitly states: "Challenge your friends and climb the rankings!" This marks a significant departure from the company’s previous focus on PVE experiences.
🚀 While Genshin Impact and Honkai: Star Rail have introduced auto-chess-like gameplay, a PVE mode could easily have been integrated into these existing games. Launching a standalone product signals HoYoverse’s greater ambitions.
🔧 In fact, an official Discord announcement revealed that ZZZ’s "Bunny Auto Chess" mode has already incorporated PVP, serving as a trial run for Honkai: Nexus Anima.
🤔 Global Hype and Valid Concerns
👏 The overseas gaming community has shown tremendous excitement for Honkai: Nexus Anima. The top comment under the official tweet reads: "This is literally the Pokémon-like game of my dreams!" A Reddit discussion thread has nearly 900 comments, with one player noting: "HoYoverse keeps improving—now it’s more casual-friendly, and the characters are even better."
💸 However, some players expressed concerns in the comments: "I hope it doesn’t become pay-to-win," and "Balance is key!" In response, official customer support assured: "We will carefully consider all player suggestions to create a fair and fun gaming environment."
🔍 Why This Game Is Worth the Hype
🎪 Cross-Universe Character Assembly: Official information confirms that the game will bring together popular characters from Honkai 3rd and Star Rail, creating an unprecedented dream collaboration.
🎯 Innovative Combat System: Official demo videos showcase a blend of auto-chess and real-time strategy, making every battle dynamic and tactical.
🎨 Stunning Visuals: Maintaining HoYoverse ’s high-quality art style, officially released 4K screenshots reveal unique designs and evolutionary forms for each spirit.
👥 Social Interaction Features: Official confirmation of friend battles, ranking systems, and other social functions will enhance the player experience.
🧩 With testing recruitment now open, Honkai: Nexus Anima could become the next crucial piece in HoYoverse ’s gaming universe. It not only connects the worlds of Honkai 3rd and Star Rail but also pioneers a new collection and competitive experience.
💫Global players are ready to enter this spirit-filled seaside town—this time, victory won’t depend on the captain’s commands but on your skill in collecting, nurturing, and deploying spiritual companions.
📌Subscribe to us to check out the next issue of the character and sprite guide!
