HoYoverse Files Trademark for Honkai Nexus Anima at US Patent Office

HoYoverse has filed a trademark for "Honkai Nexus Anima," sparking speculation about the expansion of the Honkai series. This move by miHoYo and its global subsidiary, HoYoverse, hints at a new addition to their renowned gaming universe. Stay tuned to learn more about what this means for miHoYo and their upcoming projects!

New HoYoverse Game Possibly In The Works

Honkai Nexus Anima Filed For Trademark

HoYoverse is poised to enrich its Honkai universe with a potential new entry. The Chinese game developer miHoYo, along with its global arm HoYoverse, has filed a trademark for "Honkai Nexus Anima." While specific details remain under wraps, the name suggests it could 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 before being removed. However, the U.S. trademark filing remains accessible on the United States Patent and Trademark Office’s (USPTO) website.

The Honkai saga kicked off with Honkai Impact 3rd, a free-to-play mobile action RPG that serves as the spiritual successor to Houkai Gakuen 2, a classic 2D side-scrolling shooter. Subsequently, in 2023, they launched Honkai Star Rail, another free-to-play mobile game but with a turn-based combat system.

Though both games share thematic elements and sometimes even character designs, they unfold in distinct universes with unique narratives. Fans are buzzing with theories that Honkai Nexus Anima might follow this pattern, potentially introducing a new genre, given miHoYo’s track record of diverse game offerings.

New Twitter (X) Accounts

Following the trademark filing, enthusiasts noticed the creation of new Twitter (X) accounts bearing the Honkai Nexus Anima name. These accounts, such as "@HonkaiNA", "@HonkaiNA_RU", and "@HonkaiNA_FR", use a consistent naming scheme that may indicate regional targeting.

This move is a common strategy to secure social media usernames, ensuring a unified brand presence across various platforms and regions.

miHoYo Recent Job Postings

Earlier this year, miHoYo unveiled multiple job listings that provided a glimpse into their current projects. According to GosuGamers, citing @chibi0108 on Twitter, they are developing an "auto-chess" game featuring "Destined Spirits" in combat. Although direct access to these job listings is unavailable, and these remain speculative, fans are drawing connections between Honkai Nexus Anima and this auto-chess game.

Despite the absence of an official announcement, the gaming community is abuzz with anticipation, expecting another hit from miHoYo, given their successful lineup including Honkai Impact 3rd, Genshin Impact, Honkai Star Rail, and Zenless Zone Zero.