HoYoVerse Announces Latest Creature Collector Honkai: Nexus Anima
HoYoVerse announces Honkai: Nexus Anima, a new creature collector strategy game. The game will unfold in the same universe as the developer's 2023 gacha RPG Honkai: Star Rail but provide a gameplay experience that is completely different.
Gameplay and Story Overview
According to the HoYoVerse press note, the players will partake in the role of an astral traveler escaping captivity. The journey will consist of exploring unknown realms and befriending "Anima" companions.
- Forge Bonds: Players will form bonds with Anima companions, each with their own distinct persona.
- Nexus Battles: At the player's request, these companions will take part in strategic 'Nexus Battles.'
- Uncover the Past: The narrative will center around uncovering the secrets of the protagonist's past.
- Signature Style: Lore and art quality will be reserved typical to the Honkai style.
'Nexus Bond' Test and System Requirements
Recruiting players for the anticipated Nexus Bond test on both PC and iOS platforms, HoYoVerse has released the recommended system specifications.
PC Recommended Specifications
- CPU: Intel i5 (11th Gen) / AMD Ryzen 5 5000 series or higher
- GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 / AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT or higher
- RAM: 16GB
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit or newer
- Storage: Requires 15GB of free space
Recommended Specs for iOS
- Device: iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro, or any iPhone Pro that came out later
- OS: iOS 14.0 or later
- RAM: 6GB
- Storage: Requires 10GB of free space
How to Sign Up for the Test
Player sign-up for the 'Nexus Bond' Test is ongoing at the official Honkai: Nexus Anima website. It will close on Friday, September 12.
Going by the immense successes of other HoYoVerse titles like Genshin Impact and Zenless Zone, Honkai: Nexus Anima is set up to be a major release.