MiHoYo has unveiled a surprise teaser for an upcoming Honkai game appearing to feature Pokémon-inspired mechanics. Discover what the trailer revealed about this potential release—could it be the long-rumored Honkai Nexus Anima?
Latest Honkai Game Revealed
Potential Pokémon-Style Gameplay
During Honkai Star Rail's May 4 concert livestream, MiHoYo showcased beloved characters like Kiana (Honkai Impact 3rd) and Blade (Star Rail) commanding creatures in battle. The 20-second preview suggests gameplay reminiscent of monster-collecting RPGs or auto-chess strategy titles.
The Pokémon-style concept aligns with MiHoYo's history of implementing creature-based mechanics across their games. Both Genshin Impact and Star Rail have featured popular monster-related content, including:
- Genshin's Serenitea Pot creature capture system
- The "Fabulous Fungus Frenzy" tamer tournament event
- Star Rail's "Aetherium Wars" turn-based battles
The teaser concludes with silhouettes hinting at multiple franchise characters possibly making appearances—including Star Rail's Aventurine—though MiHoYo confirms only Honkai Impact 3rd and Star Rail representatives will feature initially.
Honkai Nexus Anima Connection?
Community speculation suggests this project could be Honkai Nexus Anima—a title MiHoYo recently trademarked. While filings reveal little, the timing coincides with September 2024 job listings seeking artists for "anthropomorphic animals" and "spirit companions," fueling further theories.
Despite compelling connections, MiHoYo hasn't officially confirmed Nexus Anima's relation to this teaser. Players eagerly await concrete details about gameplay systems, character rosters, and potential crossovers—though MiHoYo's track record suggests another polished, innovative experience awaits.
