HoYoverse Files Trademark for Honkai Nexus Anima at US Patent Office

HoYoverse, the global subsidiary of miHoYo, has filed a trademark for Honkai Nexus Anima, sparking speculation about a new addition to the Honkai series. This move suggests that miHoYo is set to expand its acclaimed Honkai universe, and fans are eager to learn more about what this means for the company and its upcoming projects.

New HoYoverse Game Possibly In The Works

Honkai Nexus Anima Filed For Trademark

HoYoverse is poised to broaden its Honkai universe with what might be a new game in the series. The trademark application for "Honkai Nexus Anima" was filed by miHoYo and HoYoverse, hinting at the possibility of it being the third installment in the Honkai series, following Honkai Impact 3rd and Honkai Star Rail.

The application was initially spotted on the Korea Intellectual Property Information Search’s (KIPRIS) website before being removed. However, it 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 serves as a spiritual successor to Houkai Gakuen 2, a classic 2D side-scrolling shooter. This was followed by Honkai Star Rail in 2023, a free-to-play mobile game with turn-based gameplay. Both games share themes related to space and occasionally similar character designs, but they are set in distinct universes with unique narratives. Fans are speculating that Honkai Nexus Anima will continue this trend, potentially introducing a new genre to the series, reflecting miHoYo’s diverse game development portfolio.

New Twitter (X) Accounts

Following the trademark filings, fans have noticed the creation of new Twitter (X) accounts under the Honkai Nexus Anima name, such as "@HonkaiNA", "@HonkaiNA_RU", and "@HonkaiNA_FR". These accounts follow a consistent naming pattern, possibly indicating regional variations. HoYoverse’s strategy to secure these usernames aligns with common practices to maintain consistent branding across social media platforms.

miHoYo Recent Job Postings

Earlier this year, miHoYo posted job listings that provided insights into their ongoing projects. According to reports from GosuGamers, citing @chibi0108 on Twitter, they are developing an "auto-chess" game featuring "Destined Spirits." Although the original job listings are not directly accessible, and these details remain speculative, fans have connected Honkai Nexus Anima to this auto-chess game concept.

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.