HoYoverse has filed a trademark for Honkai Nexus Anima, sparking speculation about its role in the Honkai series. Dive in to discover what this could mean for miHoYo and their upcoming projects!
New HoYoverse Game Possibly In The Works
Honkai Nexus Anima Filed For Trademark
HoYoverse is poised to expand its Honkai universe with a new game, as evidenced by the recent trademark filing for "Honkai Nexus Anima". Chinese developer miHoYo, and its global arm HoYoverse, are behind this move. While details remain scarce, the name suggests it could be the third installment in the Honkai series, following Honkai Impact 3rd and Honkai Star Rail.
The trademark application was initially spotted on the Korea Intellectual Property Information Search's (KIPRIS) website before being removed. However, it remains listed 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 considered the spiritual successor to Houkai Gakuen 2, a classic 2D side-scrolling shooter. This was followed by Honkai Star Rail in 2023, a free-to-play mobile game with turn-based combat.
Despite sharing thematic elements and character similarities, each game exists in its own universe and tells a unique story. Fans are buzzing with speculation that Honkai Nexus Anima will continue this trend, potentially exploring a new genre, reflecting 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 pattern that suggests regional targeting.
This move by HoYoverse is likely aimed at securing consistent branding across social media platforms, a common strategy for maintaining a unified online presence.
miHoYo Recent Job Postings
Earlier this year, miHoYo released job postings hinting at their ongoing projects. According to GosuGamers, citing @chibi0108 on Twitter, they are developing an "auto-chess" game featuring "Destined Spirits" in battles. While the original job listings are not directly accessible, these details fuel speculation about the nature of Honkai Nexus Anima.
Although HoYoverse has not officially confirmed any details or announced the game, fans are connecting the dots between Honkai Nexus Anima and the auto-chess game mentioned in the job postings. Given miHoYo's successful track record with titles like Honkai Impact 3rd, Genshin Impact, Honkai Star Rail, and Zenless Zone Zero, anticipation is high for their next venture.
