HoYoverse has officially unveiled Honkai: Nexus Anima—a new adventure strategy game in the creature-collecting subgenre within the Honkai universe, and shared details about the first closed beta test. The game is built around the idea of forming bonds with mystical companions called Anima and engaging in tactical battles across expansive locations.
Closed Beta Test Nexus Bond Test
The first closed beta test, named Nexus Bond Test, is now open for registration on PC and iOS. Applications can be submitted until September 12, 2025. Selected participants will gain early access to the game, but progress during testing will not carry over to the final version.
To apply and become a candidate for beta access, you need to register and fill out the appropriate form on the game's official website Honkai: Nexus Anima.
Game Concept and Mechanics of Honkai: Nexus Anima
Honkai: Nexus Anima combines autobattler mechanics with world exploration and is based on the concept of Nexus—the invisible bonds between opposites like Love and Hate, Light and Darkness, Life and Death. When these bonds break, their fragments manifest as living creatures—Anima. Players, in the role of a traveler escaping captivity, embark on a journey to find Anima, complete tasks, unlock new abilities, and uncover the mysteries of the hero's past.
Each Anima has its own traits, abilities, and aspects related to its origin. Combat strategies are built on combining these capabilities for maximum effectiveness. Outside of battles, Anima also accompany players on their travels: they can be ridden, interacted with, and used to explore the world. The trailer showcases amusing scenes—such as swinging with Anima, highlighting the emotional and interactive part of the game with companions.
The game will also feature familiar characters from previous Honkai installments. At the start, players will encounter Blade from Honkai: Star Rail and Kiana from Honkai Impact 3rd, linking the new adventure to the established franchise history you may already be familiar with.
System Requirements Honkai: Nexus Anima
HoYoverse has confirmed that the beta will support multiple languages, including English, Japanese, Korean, Simplified, and Traditional Chinese. For PC participation, the minimum requirements are: an Intel i5 (11th generation) or AMD Ryzen 5 5000 processor, RTX 2060 or RX 5600 XT graphics card, 16 GB of RAM, and 15 GB of free space.
Honkai: Nexus Anima was first announced during the Honkai: Star Rail anniversary concert in May 2025. The project is positioned as the next big step in the franchise's development.
Applications for the Nexus Bond Test are now available on the game's official website.
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