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New Honkai 'Nexus Anima' Open-World Auto Battler

Author : Olivia Update : Oct 22,2025

HoYoverse Reveals 'Honkai: Nexus Anima' as Open-World Auto Battler

Honkai: Nexus Anima Website Launches With Game Details

The official website for HoYoverse's new autobattler game has gone live, revealing exciting details about gameplay mechanics and an upcoming closed beta test for Honkai: Nexus Anima.

Core Gameplay Features

Honkai: Nexus Anima gameplay mechanics

After months of anticipation following its teaser during Honkai Star Rail's May concert, Honkai: Nexus Anima emerges as a hybrid open-world auto-battler. Players will strategically position their "Anima" companions on a tactical grid for automated combat against opponents, similar to popular titles like Teamfight Tactics and Auto Chess.

The game blends this strategic combat system with expansive world exploration, allowing players to freely traverse environments with their Anima companions, who serve dual purposes as both battle units and exploration partners.

Gameplay Showcase Reveals Multiple Features

Newly released footage demonstrates the game's auto-battler mechanics within a vibrant open world reminiscent of Genshin Impact's exploration style. Players can navigate environments on foot, glide through the air, or ride specialized Animas that enable aerial and ground movement.

The preview highlights diverse activities including:

  • Anima racing competitions
  • Balloon shooting challenges
  • Deep character customization tools
  • Multiplayer social spaces

Honkai: Nexus Anima character customization

Combat revolves around building synergistic teams from collected Animas, each possessing unique traits and aspects that create strategic combinations. The system incorporates temporary power-ups that players can acquire during matches.

Closed Beta Recruitment Now Open

HoYoverse has announced the Nexus Bond Test, a limited closed beta running from August 29 to September 12, 2025, available for PC and iOS platforms. Interested players can register through the game's official website or social media channels.

Honkai: Nexus Anima beta test recruitment

The studio is conducting several promotional giveaways with prizes including:

  • 150 closed beta access slots
  • $100 gift cards
  • Exclusive Anima merchandise

Anima Companions Revealed

Honkai: Nexus Anima creature roster

The game features 32 revealed Anima companions with distinct personalities and abilities, categorized by Aspects (Satiation, Dark, Love, War) and Traits (Gladiator, Striker, Mastermind). Notable examples include Puddlipup, the pudding-themed canine from initial teasers, and Bunmareen, a glowing shore-dwelling creature.

Character Roster

Honkai: Nexus Anima character categories

The game's cast includes three character types:

  1. Sovereigns: Ancient aspect-bearers wielding old-world powers
  2. Novarchs: Rulers governing the 81 planes of reality (including Honkai Star Rail's Blade)
  3. Supporting characters from throughout HoYoverse titles

Honkai: Nexus Anima promotional art

Honkai: Nexus Anima is currently in development for mobile (iOS/Android) and PC platforms (Steam/Epic Games Store). Stay tuned for updates through official channels as the Nexus Bond Test approaches.