HoYoverse has filed a trademark for Honkai Nexus Anima, sparking speculation about a new addition to the Honkai series. This development hints at exciting future projects from miHoYo. Dive deeper to understand what this could mean for the renowned game developer and its upcoming ventures!
New HoYoverse Game Possibly In The Works
Honkai Nexus Anima Filed For Trademark
HoYoverse is expanding its Honkai universe, potentially introducing a new game in the series. The Chinese game developer miHoYo, along with its global subsidiary HoYoverse, has applied for a trademark named "Honkai Nexus Anima." Although details about this new IP are scarce, the name suggests it might be the third installment in the Honkai series, following Honkai Impact 3rd and Honkai Star Rail.
The application for Honkai Nexus Anima was initially spotted on the Korea Intellectual Property Information Search’s (KIPRIS) website before being taken down. However, the U.S. trademark filing remains visible on the United States Patent and Trademark Office’s (USPTO) website.
The Honkai series kicked off with Honkai Impact 3rd, a free-to-play mobile action RPG that serves as a spiritual successor to Houkai Gakuen 2, a classic 2D side-scrolling shooter. Later, in 2023, they released Honkai Star Rail, another free-to-play mobile game, but with turn-based gameplay.
Despite sharing themes related to space and occasionally similar character designs, each game unfolds in a distinct universe with unique narratives. Fans speculate that Honkai Nexus Anima will follow this pattern, possibly introducing a new genre, given miHoYo's history of diverse game development.
New Twitter (X) Accounts
Following the trademark filings, new Twitter (X) accounts under the name Honkai Nexus Anima have emerged. These accounts, such as "@HonkaiNA", "@HonkaiNA_RU", and "@HonkaiNA_FR", suggest a strategic move by HoYoverse to secure social media usernames. This is a common practice to ensure consistent branding across various platforms and regions.
miHoYo Recent Job Postings
Earlier this year, miHoYo released job listings that provided insight into their ongoing projects. According to reports from GosuGamers and Twitter user @chibi0108, they are developing an "auto-chess" game featuring "Destined Spirits" in battles. While these details are speculative and the original job listings are not directly accessible, fans have connected Honkai Nexus Anima to this auto-chess concept.
Although HoYoverse has not officially confirmed these speculations or announced the game, the anticipation is high. Given miHoYo's successful track record with titles like Honkai Impact 3rd, Genshin Impact, Honkai Star Rail, and Zenless Zone Zero, many expect their next project to be another hit.
