HoYoverse Files Trademark for Honkai Nexus Anima 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 could signal exciting developments for miHoYo and their upcoming projects.

New HoYoverse Game Possibly In The Works

Honkai Nexus Anima Filed For Trademark

HoYoverse, the global arm of Chinese game developer miHoYo, is set to expand its Honkai universe with a potential new game. They have applied for a trademark named "Honkai Nexus Anima," which could be the third installment in the Honkai series, following Honkai Impact 3rd and Honkai Star Rail.

The application for Honkai Nexus Anima was initially spotted on the Korea Intellectual Property Information Search’s (KIPRIS) website, though it was later removed. However, the U.S. trademark 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 succeeded Houkai Gakuen 2, a classic 2D side-scrolling shooter. Subsequently, Honkai Star Rail was released in 2023, another free-to-play mobile game with turn-based gameplay.

While both games share themes related to space and sometimes feature similar characters, they exist in separate universes with unique narratives. Fans speculate that Honkai Nexus Anima might follow this pattern, possibly introducing a new genre, reflecting miHoYo’s diverse game development approach.

New Twitter (X) Accounts

Following the trademark filings, new Twitter (X) accounts under the Honkai Nexus Anima name have emerged. These accounts follow a pattern, such as "@HonkaiNA", "@HonkaiNA_RU", "@HonkaiNA_FR", and others, suggesting HoYoverse is securing usernames for consistent branding across various social media platforms.

miHoYo Recent Job Postings

Earlier this year, miHoYo listed several job openings, providing insights into their ongoing projects. According to GosuGamers, citing @chibi0108 on Twitter, they are developing an "auto-chess" game featuring "Destined Spirits" in battle. Although these job listings are no longer accessible, and the information remains speculative, fans have connected Honkai Nexus Anima to this auto-chess game.

While HoYoverse has not officially confirmed these speculations or announced the game, the anticipation is high. Given miHoYo's successful track record with games like Honkai Impact 3rd, Genshin Impact, Honkai Star Rail, and Zenless Zone Zero, many expect their next project to be a major hit.