HoYoverse has announced the release window for Honkai: Nexus Anima: Spring 2027 for PC and mobile devices. The final closed beta begins on November 25, and registration remains open until November 22.
HoYoverse has set the launch of its creature-collecting RPG Honkai: Nexus Anima for spring 2027 and announced that the final closed beta will begin on November 25, 2026. The game will be released for PC, iOS, and Android.
Registration is open until November 22
Registration for the final closed beta is already open on the official website. Interested players have until November 22 at 1:59 a.m. UTC to register and complete the playtest questionnaire. After registration, HoYoverse will notify selected players via the Eligibility Checker, email, SMS, and other channels. Additional spots will be raffled off via the game’s official social media channels.
The test is limited to a set number of participants and will end with a complete data reset. The end date of the test and the exact schedule have not yet been announced and will be provided in future announcements.
New Competition Mode and Gacha Overhaul
The new Nexus Arena competition mode is launching in beta. “The brand-new Nexus Arena mode is officially launching: Players can assemble any team they want, are matched against opponents, and battle their way up the ranks.”
There are changes to the gacha system: The first 5-star Eidos or 5-star Anima you draw is guaranteed to be the current limited unit, and whoever draws the limited Eidos receives the corresponding Anima companion for free. The gacha system is based on two pillars: Eidos are larger characters with their own abilities, while Anima are the creatures that make up the teams.
The game is set in a world where invisible bonds—known as Nexuses—interweave opposing concepts such as love and hate, or light and darkness. “In the Final Closed Beta, players take on the role of an Animaster and set out from the city of Iia on a brand-new adventure.”
At its core, Honkai: Nexus Anima combines capturing creatures in the open world with auto-battler-style combat. Anima also serve as mounts and means of transportation. To mark the beta launch, HoYoverse released two new videos: a gameplay showcase and the cinematic teaser “Get Nexergized!”
