HoYoverse's recent trademark filing for Honkai Nexus Anima suggests an exciting new addition to their acclaimed Honkai series. Dive in to discover what this could mean for miHoYo and the future of their gaming projects.
New HoYoverse Game Possibly In The Works
Honkai Nexus Anima Filed For Trademark
HoYoverse is set to expand its Honkai universe with a potential new entry in the series. Chinese game developer miHoYo, along with its global subsidiary HoYoverse, has applied for a trademark for "Honkai Nexus Anima." While details about this new IP remain under wraps, the name hints at it being 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 (KIPRIS) website, which was subsequently removed. However, the U.S. trademark filing remains accessible 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 considered the spiritual successor to Houkai Gakuen 2, a classic 2D side-scrolling shooter. This was followed by Honkai Star Rail in 2023, another free-to-play mobile game featuring turn-based gameplay.
Though both games share thematic elements and sometimes character designs, they exist in distinct universes and narrate unique stories. Fans are buzzing with speculation that Honkai Nexus Anima could follow this trend, potentially introducing a new genre to the series, reflecting miHoYo’s diverse game development portfolio.
New Twitter (X) Accounts
Following the trademark filings, new Twitter (X) accounts named HonkaiNA, followed by various regional identifiers like "@HonkaiNA", "@HonkaiNA_RU", and "@HonkaiNA_FR" have emerged. This move by HoYoverse is likely a strategic effort to secure consistent branding across social media platforms, a common practice in the gaming industry.
miHoYo Recent Job Postings
Earlier this year, miHoYo released job listings that hinted at their ongoing projects. According to GosuGamers and Twitter user @chibi0108, they are developing an "auto-chess" game involving "Destined Spirits" in battle. While direct access to these job listings is unavailable, leading to speculative interpretations, fans have connected the dots between Honkai Nexus Anima and this auto-chess game.
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, fans are eagerly awaiting what could be another blockbuster hit.
