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Honkai: Nexus Anima Evolution Test Shows Deeper Story, Cute Creatures Intact

HoYoverse's new anima-raising adventure strategy game Honkai: Nexus Anima is currently in evolution testing (CBT) as of July 9, 2026. Players report the game features exploration and auto-chess-style battles with collectible cute creatures called anima, some of which are characters from the Honkai series, and note that the narrative has become significantly deeper compared to earlier test phases.

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What we know

  • Honkai: Nexus Anima is a new mainline entry in HoYoverse's Honkai series launching in evolution/closed-beta testing
  • The game combines anima creature collection and raising with exploration and auto-chess-style tactical combat
  • Story and narrative depth have increased substantially from previous test builds
  • Honkai series characters appear as collectible anima in the game
  • The anima creatures maintain their cute aesthetic design

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Honkai: Nexus Anima