HoYoverse Files Honkai Nexus Anima Trademark at US Patent Office

HoYoverse has filed a trademark for Honkai Nexus Anima, sparking speculation about a new addition to the Honkai series. This move suggests exciting developments on the horizon for miHoYo and their upcoming projects.

New HoYoverse Game Possibly In The Works

Honkai Nexus Anima Filed For Trademark

HoYoverse is set to expand its Honkai universe, potentially introducing a new game in the series. The Chinese game developer miHoYo, along with its global subsidiary HoYoverse, has applied for a trademark named "Honkai Nexus Anima." While details about this new intellectual property are scarce, the name implies it could be the third installment in the Honkai series, following Honkai Impact 3rd and Honkai Star Rail.

The trademark application for Honkai Nexus Anima was initially spotted on the Korea Intellectual Property Information Search’s (KIPRIS) website, which was later 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 that served as a spiritual successor to Houkai Gakuen 2, a classic 2D side-scrolling shooter. Subsequently, Honkai Star Rail was released in 2023, another free-to-play mobile game featuring turn-based gameplay.

Despite sharing thematic elements and some character similarities, these games are set in different universes and offer unique narratives. Fans are eager to see if Honkai Nexus Anima will follow this trend and perhaps introduce a new genre, considering miHoYo’s varied game offerings.

New Twitter (X) Accounts

In line with the trademark filings, new Twitter (X) accounts under the Honkai Nexus Anima name have surfaced. These accounts, such as "@HonkaiNA", "@HonkaiNA_RU", and "@HonkaiNA_FR", follow a consistent naming pattern and may indicate regional targeting.

HoYoverse's strategy of securing these social media usernames is common practice for maintaining cohesive branding across various platforms and sites.

miHoYo Recent Job Postings

Earlier this year, miHoYo released multiple job listings, offering insights into their current projects. According to GosuGamers, citing @chibi0108 on Twitter, they are developing an "auto-chess" game involving "Destined Spirits." While direct access to the original job listing is unavailable, these details remain speculative.

Although HoYoverse has not officially confirmed any connection between Honkai Nexus Anima and the auto-chess game, fans are drawing links. Given miHoYo’s successful history with games like Honkai Impact 3rd, Genshin Impact, Honkai Star Rail, and Zenless Zone Zero, anticipation is high for their next project to be another blockbuster.