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

MiHoYo has officially teased a brand-new Honkai game that may take inspiration from the Pokémon series, sparking widespread excitement and speculation among fans. The recent 20-second teaser, unveiled during the Honkai Star Rail Concert livestream on May 4, hints at a potential shift in gameplay mechanics that could include monster collecting, battling, and strategy-based combat.

Brand-New Honkai Game Teased

Possibly a Pokémon-like Experience

The teaser features Kiana from *Honkai Impact 3rd* and Blade from *Honkai: Star Rail*, both commanding creatures in what appears to be a battle scenario. Based on this glimpse, the gameplay might resemble a Pokémon-style battler, an auto-chess strategy system, or feature collectible monster mechanics.

This concept wouldn't come out of nowhere—both *Genshin Impact* and *Honkai: Star Rail* have previously introduced creature-related content that resonated with players. For instance, *Genshin Impact* includes a monster-capturing mechanic allowing players to keep creatures within their Serenitea Pot (the housing system). Additionally, events like the "Fabulous Fungus Frenzy" let players capture fungi and compete in beast-taming tournaments.

Similarly, *Honkai: Star Rail* featured the "Aetherium Wars" event, which incorporated turn-based battles using in-game monsters as partners—a clear nod to the Pokémon formula. These precedents make the idea of a dedicated monster-battling Honkai title more plausible.

The teaser concludes with a mysterious image showing silhouettes of familiar characters, potentially including Aventurine from *Star Rail*. This suggests that the new game will unite characters from across the Honkai universe, fueling hopes that future appearances from *Genshin Impact* characters might also be possible.

Is This Honkai Nexus Anima?

Speculation is growing that this teased title could be the rumored *Honkai Nexus Anima*, a name linked to a recent trademark filing by miHoYo. Although the filing itself offered little detail, the timing aligns closely with the teaser’s release, prompting many to draw connections.

Further supporting this theory are past job listings from HoYoVerse, which included roles such as “Character Concept Art (Anthropomorphic Animals)” for a chibi-style life simulation project and “Scene Concept Art – Honkai IP Pre-research” related to fantasy spirit companions. These details suggest development of a new, character-driven experience possibly centered around animal companions and unique creature designs.

While miHoYo has not officially confirmed the game's identity as *Honkai Nexus Anima*, the connection remains a strong possibility. Fans eagerly await further announcements, though many questions remain unanswered. One thing is certain: whatever this new title turns out to be, it promises to deliver a fresh and innovative experience under the Honkai banner.