HoYoverse has recently filed a trademark for Honkai Nexus Anima, sparking speculation about a new addition to the Honkai series. This move hints at exciting future projects from miHoYo, the powerhouse behind the popular Honkai franchise. Let's delve into what this could mean for fans and the gaming community.

New HoYoverse Game Possibly In The Works

Honkai Nexus Anima Filed For Trademark

HoYoverse is set to expand its Honkai universe with what appears to be a new game in the series. The Chinese game developer miHoYo, along with its global subsidiary HoYoverse, has applied for a trademark for "Honkai Nexus Anima". While details remain scarce, the name suggests it could be the third installment in the Honkai series, following the successful Honkai Impact 3rd and Honkai Star Rail.

The application for Honkai Nexus Anima was initially spotted on Korea Intellectual Property Information Search’s (KIPRIS) website, which was subsequently removed. However, the U.S. trademark filing is still available 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 seen as the 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.

Although both games share thematic elements related to space and similar character designs, they are set in distinct universes and tell unique stories. Fans are buzzing with speculation that Honkai Nexus Anima might follow this pattern, possibly exploring a new genre given miHoYo’s diverse game portfolio.

New Twitter (X) Accounts

Following the trademark filings, new Twitter (X) accounts linked to Honkai Nexus Anima have surfaced. These accounts, such as "@HonkaiNA", "@HonkaiNA_RU", and "@HonkaiNA_FR", follow a consistent naming pattern, indicating possible regional variations. This move by HoYoverse is a common strategy to secure social media usernames and ensure cohesive branding across different platforms.

miHoYo Recent Job Postings

Earlier this year, miHoYo posted several job listings that offered a sneak peek into their upcoming projects. According to reports from GosuGamers, citing @chibi0108 on Twitter, they are developing an "auto-chess" game featuring "Destined Spirits" in battle. While these job listings are no longer accessible, they fuel speculation that Honkai Nexus Anima might be this auto-chess game.

Although HoYoverse has not yet officially confirmed these rumors or announced the game, fans are eagerly linking Honkai Nexus Anima to the auto-chess project. Given miHoYo’s successful track record with games like Honkai Impact 3rd, Genshin Impact, Honkai Star Rail, and Zenless Zone Zero, there's high anticipation for what could be another blockbuster hit.