HoYoverse has officially announced Honkai: Nexus Anima, the latest entry in its long-running Honkai franchise. The company has also launched sign-ups for the game’s first closed beta, known as the Nexus Bond Test, which will run on PC and iOS. Player registration is open now through September 12.
First teased during the Honkai: Star Rail anniversary concert in May 2025, Honkai: Nexus Anima introduces a new direction for the series. with a blend of creature collection and strategic gameplay. The game is set in a world where fundamental bonds such as Love and Hate, Light and Dark, and Life and Death have been fractured, scattering their powers across the land in the form of mysterious entities called Anima. Players will be able to bond with the Anima to unlock various abilities, which will also shape combat and gameplay.
Players take on the role of a plane-hopping traveler who has escaped captivity, and is now embarking on a journey into vast, unexplored realms. Along the way, they will form relationships with their Anima companions, who each have their own unique personalities and combat roles, while uncovering the mysteries of the protagonist’s past.
Registration for the Nexus Bond Test is available here. The test will be a closed beta test with a full data wipe, and is open to selected applicants who complete the registration and questionnaire process.
