HoYoverse Files Trademark for Honkai Nexus Anima at US Patent Office

HoYoverse, the global arm of Chinese game developer miHoYo, has recently filed a trademark for "Honkai Nexus Anima," sparking excitement and speculation among fans about the next installment in the Honkai series. Dive into the details and explore what this could mean for miHoYo's upcoming projects!

New HoYoverse Game Possibly In The Works

Honkai Nexus Anima Filed For Trademark

HoYoverse is expanding its renowned Honkai universe, hinting at a new addition to the series. The trademark for "Honkai Nexus Anima" was applied for by miHoYo and HoYoverse, suggesting it could be the third game in the Honkai saga, following the success of Honkai Impact 3rd and Honkai Star Rail.

The trademark application was initially spotted on the Korea Intellectual Property Information Search’s (KIPRIS) website but was later removed. However, the filing remains active 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 serves as a spiritual successor to Houkai Gakuen 2, a classic 2D side-scrolling shooter. The series continued with Honkai Star Rail, released in 2023, which is another free-to-play mobile game featuring turn-based gameplay.

Though both games share themes related to space and occasionally feature similar characters, they exist in distinct universes with unique narratives. Fans are eagerly anticipating that Honkai Nexus Anima will follow this pattern, potentially introducing a new genre to the series, reflecting miHoYo’s penchant for diverse game styles.

New Twitter (X) Accounts

In the wake of the trademark filing, new Twitter (X) accounts under the Honkai Nexus Anima name have surfaced. These accounts, such as "@HonkaiNA", "@HonkaiNA_RU", and "@HonkaiNA_FR", follow a pattern that suggests regional targeting. This move is typical for game developers to secure consistent branding across social media platforms.

miHoYo Recent Job Postings

Earlier this year, miHoYo released several job listings that provided a glimpse into their ongoing projects. According to GosuGamers, citing @chibi0108 on Twitter, the company is developing an "auto-chess" game featuring "Destined Spirits." Although these listings are no longer accessible and remain speculative, fans are connecting the dots between Honkai Nexus Anima and this auto-chess game.

While HoYoverse has not yet confirmed these speculations or officially announced Honkai Nexus Anima, the anticipation is high. Given miHoYo’s successful track record with titles like Honkai Impact 3rd, Genshin Impact, Honkai Star Rail, and Zenless Zone Zero, fans are optimistic that their next project will be another hit.