With consistent revenue reaching tens of millions of USD from at least five successful gacha titles on the market, miHoYo, also known globally as HoYoVerse, continues to expand its portfolio with new game releases. It’s clear the studio is ambitiously striving to cover all major gaming genres with their signature gacha model, even venturing into monster-hunting and battling territory. That ambition is now becoming more apparent with the official teaser for their newest Honkai-based project.
After being the subject of rumours for some time, HoYoVerse has officially unveiled the first teaser for their latest game, confirmed to be set within the Honkai universe, which is the same expansive setting that includes Honkai Impact 3rd and Honkai: Star Rail.
For fans, the familiarity should be comforting, even if the action that takes place is not. The teaser is particularly intriguing as it showcases two iconic characters from the franchise, Kiana and Blade, meeting in a shared space. Rather than engaging in direct combat using their powers, the two characters summon unique creatures that battle on their behalf.
This interaction strongly suggests that the new game will feature gameplay reminiscent of Pokémon, where characters rely on monsters to fight for them. While the teaser itself doesn’t confirm a title, speculation points to Honkai: Nexus Anima, which aligns with previous trademark registrations filed by HoYoVerse.
The teaser’s content also matches the style of artwork previously seen in a job listing by the company, which prominently featured adorable creature designs, further reinforcing the monster-battling concept.
Despite the teaser release, HoYoVerse has yet to provide additional details about the game, including its official title, core gameplay mechanics, or a projected release window. For now, fans can only speculate and hope that more information will be shared in the near future, especially as excitement builds around this fresh take on the Honkai universe.
