HoYoverse has officially filed a trademark for Honkai Nexus Anima with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), sparking widespread speculation about a new installment in the beloved Honkai franchise. This move hints at miHoYo’s continued expansion of its interconnected gaming universe, potentially unveiling a third major entry in the Honkai series following Honkai Impact 3rd and Honkai: Star Rail. Discover what this could mean for the future of miHoYo’s game development and the evolving Honkai saga.
New HoYoverse Game on the Horizon
Honkai Nexus Anima: Trademark Signals a New Chapter
miHoYo and its global arm, HoYoverse, are strengthening their footprint in the gaming world with the trademark registration of Honkai Nexus Anima. While official details remain scarce, the naming convention strongly suggests a direct connection to the Honkai series. The trademark was initially spotted on Korea’s Intellectual Property Information Search (KIPRIS) platform before being removed, but its presence on the USPTO database confirms the filing is active and legitimate.
The Honkai franchise began with Honkai Impact 3rd, a free-to-play mobile action RPG that built upon the legacy of Houkai Gakuen 2. It was followed by Honkai: Star Rail, a turn-based RPG released in 2023 that brought the series into new gameplay territory. Though both titles share thematic elements—such as cosmic threats and recurring character archetypes—they exist in separate narrative universes. Honkai Nexus Anima may follow this trend, potentially introducing a fresh genre while maintaining the series’ signature storytelling and aesthetic depth.
Social Media Presence Emerges
Adding fuel to the rumors, new Twitter (X) accounts under the name Honkai Nexus Anima have appeared across multiple regions. Handles such as @HonkaiNA, @HonkaiNA_RU, and @HonkaiNA_FR suggest HoYoverse is securing branding assets in preparation for a global launch. This strategic move aligns with the company’s standard practice of reserving social media identities early in development, ensuring consistent branding across platforms.
Job Listings Hint at Gameplay Direction
Earlier in the year, miHoYo published several job postings that offered indirect clues about its upcoming projects. Reports from GosuGamers, citing Twitter user @chibi0108, indicate the studio is developing an auto-chess style game featuring "Destined Spirits" as core battle units. While the original job listings are no longer publicly accessible, the details have led fans to speculate that Honkai Nexus Anima could be this very project.
Though HoYoverse has not confirmed any direct link between the trademark and the auto-chess concept, the timing and naming make the connection plausible. Given miHoYo’s proven success with Genshin Impact, Honkai: Star Rail, and Zenless Zone Zero, anticipation is high for their next innovation—whatever form it may take.
