HoYoverse Files Honkai Nexus Anima Trademark at US Patent Office

HoYoverse has recently filed a trademark for Honkai Nexus Anima, sparking speculation about a new addition to the Honkai series. This move indicates that miHoYo, the parent company of HoYoverse, may be gearing up for another exciting project. Let's delve into what this could mean for the future of miHoYo and their upcoming endeavors.

New HoYoverse Game Possibly In The Works

Honkai Nexus Anima Filed For Trademark

HoYoverse is set to expand its Honkai universe with the potential new game, Honkai Nexus Anima. The Chinese game developer miHoYo, along with its global subsidiary HoYoverse, has applied for this trademark. While details about this new intellectual property remain scarce, the name suggests it could be the third installment in the Honkai series, following the successful Honkai Impact 3rd and Honkai Star Rail.

The trademark 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 available 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, offering a free-to-play mobile game with turn-based combat. Despite sharing themes and some character designs, these games operate in distinct universes with unique narratives. Fans speculate that Honkai Nexus Anima might follow this trend, possibly introducing a new genre to the series, considering miHoYo's varied portfolio.

New Twitter (X) Accounts

Following the trademark filings, fans have observed the creation of new Twitter (X) accounts under the Honkai Nexus Anima name. These accounts, such as "@HonkaiNA", "@HonkaiNA_RU", and "@HonkaiNA_FR", suggest that HoYoverse is reserving social media handles to ensure consistent branding across various platforms, a common practice for new game launches.

miHoYo Recent Job Postings

Earlier this year, miHoYo released several job listings that hinted at their ongoing projects. According to GosuGamers, referencing @chibi0108 on Twitter, miHoYo is reportedly developing an "auto-chess" game featuring "Destined Spirits" in battle. Although direct access to these job listings is unavailable, and these remain speculative, fans have connected the dots to Honkai Nexus Anima.

While HoYoverse has not yet officially confirmed these speculations or announced the game, the community eagerly anticipates another hit from miHoYo, given their successful track record with titles like Honkai Impact 3rd, Genshin Impact, Honkai Star Rail, and Zenless Zone Zero.