HoYoverse has recently filed a trademark for "Honkai Nexus Anima," sparking excitement and speculation among fans about a new addition to their acclaimed Honkai series. This move suggests that miHoYo, the parent company of HoYoverse, is gearing up to expand its universe with another engaging title. Let's delve into what this means for miHoYo and their upcoming projects.
New HoYoverse Game Possibly In The Works
Honkai Nexus Anima Filed For Trademark
HoYoverse is set to broaden its Honkai universe with a new game, tentatively titled "Honkai Nexus Anima." The Chinese game developer miHoYo, along with its global branch HoYoverse, has officially applied for this trademark. Although details about the game are scarce, the name hints at it being the third installment in the Honkai series, following the successful Honkai Impact 3rd and Honkai Star Rail.
The trademark application initially surfaced on the Korea Intellectual Property Information Search's (KIPRIS) website but was subsequently removed. However, the U.S. trademark remains active on the United States Patent and Trademark Office's (USPTO) website.
The Honkai series began with Honkai Impact 3rd, a free-to-play mobile action RPG that serves as the spiritual successor to Houkai Gakuen 2, a classic 2D side-scrolling shooter. The series continued with Honkai Star Rail, released in 2023, which offers a free-to-play mobile experience with turn-based gameplay. Despite sharing similar themes and occasionally character designs, these games exist in distinct universes, each with unique narratives. Fans speculate that Honkai Nexus Anima will follow this pattern, potentially introducing a new genre to the mix, given miHoYo's history of diverse game development.
New Twitter (X) Accounts
Following the trademark filings, fans have spotted new Twitter (X) accounts named "HonkaiNA," along with variations such as "@HonkaiNA_RU" and "@HonkaiNA_FR." These account names suggest that HoYoverse is securing social media handles to maintain consistent branding across different regions and platforms, a common practice in the gaming industry.
miHoYo Recent Job Postings
Earlier this year, miHoYo released several job listings, hinting at their ongoing projects. According to reports from GosuGamers, citing @chibi0108 on Twitter, they are developing an "auto-chess" game involving "Destined Spirits." While direct access to these listings isn't available, and these details remain speculative, fans have connected the dots between Honkai Nexus Anima and the auto-chess game.
Although HoYoverse has not yet 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 are eagerly awaiting what Honkai Nexus Anima might bring to the table.
