HoYoverse has set a spring 2027 release window for Honkai: Nexus Anima and announced that its final closed beta will begin on November 25. Recruitment is open through the official website for players on PC, iOS and Android.
The upcoming test expands the creature-catching RPG’s story and the town of Iia, adding locations that include a traditional bank, an office building and a lighthouse island. Players will also be able to rest in their own RV and build habitats for their Anima while exploring.
New companions and ranked battles
The beta introduces additional juvenile Anima and Chromatic forms, alongside more ways to interact with companions. HoYoverse is also adding Nexus Arena, a mode where players assemble a lineup, face matched opponents and work toward higher ranks. Stronger enemies are coming to the open world and challenge stages as well.
Access is limited to selected applicants, and test progress will be erased afterward. Completing the recruitment questionnaire does not guarantee entry; selected players will receive eligibility notifications through the channels outlined by the developer.
