HoYoverse Files Trademark for Honkai Nexus Anima at US Patent Office

HoYoverse is expanding its renowned Honkai universe with the filing of a trademark for Honkai Nexus Anima, sparking speculation about the next installment in the series. This move by miHoYo and its global arm, HoYoverse, hints at exciting developments on the horizon for fans of the franchise.

New HoYoverse Game Possibly In The Works

Honkai Nexus Anima Filed For Trademark

HoYoverse is set to broaden its Honkai universe with what could be a new addition to 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 remain scarce, the name suggests it might be the third installment in the Honkai series, following the success of 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 filing remains accessible 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. Subsequently, Honkai Star Rail was released in 2023, offering a free-to-play mobile game with turn-based gameplay.

Although both games share thematic elements related to space and occasionally feature similar characters, they are set in distinct universes with unique narratives. Fans speculate that Honkai Nexus Anima might follow this trend, potentially introducing a new genre, reflecting miHoYo’s diverse game development portfolio.

New Twitter (X) Accounts

In the wake of the trademark filings, new Twitter (X) accounts under the Honkai Nexus Anima name have emerged. These accounts, such as "@HonkaiNA", "@HonkaiNA_RU", and "@HonkaiNA_FR", follow a consistent naming pattern, possibly indicating regional variations. This move by HoYoverse is likely aimed at securing social media usernames to ensure cohesive branding across various platforms.

miHoYo Recent Job Postings

Earlier this year, miHoYo released several job listings that provided a glimpse into their ongoing projects. According to reports from GosuGamers, citing @chibi0108 on Twitter, the company is developing an "auto-chess" game featuring "Destined Spirits" in battle. Although direct access to the original job listings is unavailable, and these remain speculative, fans have connected Honkai Nexus Anima to this auto-chess game.

While HoYoverse has not yet officially confirmed these speculations or announced the game, 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, many expect that their next project will be another hit.