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Key facts

Honkai: Nexus Anima at a glance

StatusNot announced
Global · PC, iOS, AndroidTBA Not announced[6]
DeveloperHoYoverse
PublisherHoYoverse
PlatformsPC, iOS, Android
GenreCreature-collecting adventure strategy game (auto-battler style)
Business modelNot officially announced

No official source describes gacha. The Evolution Test was reported as non-monetized with a data wipe (s5).

Timeline

Announcements, tests and dates

  1. May 2025

    Teased in an easter-egg trailer at the Honkai: Star Rail anniversary event[6]

  2. August 29, 2025

    Officially announced; sign-ups open for the first closed beta, the Nexus Bond Test (PC, iOS)[6]

  3. September 17-23, 2025

    Nexus Bond Test (first closed beta)[3]

  4. June 22 - July 3, 2026

    Evolution Test recruitment via the official website (lottery)[2]

  5. July 9-27, 2026

    Evolution Test (second closed beta) on PC, iOS and Android, July 9 10:00 to July 27 18:00 (UTC+8); data wiped afterwards[3]

Launch

What to expect at launch

  • Release date: HoYoverse has not announced a launch date, window or launch regions.[6]
  • Platforms: The latest test ran on PC, iOS and Android. HoYoverse has not announced any console versions.[2]
  • Test progress: Both closed betas wiped account data when they ended, so no progress carries over to launch.[3]
  • Account: Test sign-ups required a HoYoverse account and a questionnaire on the official website.[2]

Release calendar

Honkai: Nexus Anima in our calendar

  • Date TBAHonkai: Nexus AnimaGlobal · PC, iOS, AndroidExpected (not dated)

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Answers

Honkai: Nexus Anima release date FAQ

When does Honkai: Nexus Anima come out?

There is no release date yet. As of October 2026, HoYoverse has not announced a launch date or window.

What platforms will Honkai: Nexus Anima be on?

PC, iOS and Android, the platforms used in the July 2026 Evolution Test. No console versions have been announced.

When was the Honkai: Nexus Anima Evolution Test?

From July 9, 2026 at 10:00 to July 27, 2026 at 18:00 (UTC+8). Recruitment ran from June 22 to July 3, 2026, and players were picked by lottery.

How many betas has Honkai: Nexus Anima had?

Two public closed betas: the Nexus Bond Test in September 2025 (PC, iOS) and the Evolution Test in July 2026 (PC, iOS, Android). No third test has been announced.

What kind of game is Honkai: Nexus Anima?

HoYoverse calls it a creature-collecting adventure strategy game. Players bond with creatures called Anima, and its combat is similar to an auto battler.

Is Honkai: Nexus Anima a gacha game?

HoYoverse has not announced how the game will make money. The Evolution Test was reported as having no purchases.

Sources

Where these facts come from

  1. Honkai: Nexus Anima Closed Beta Starting in July · RPGamer · 2026-06
  2. Honkai: Nexus Anima Evolution Test begins July 9 · Gematsu · 2026-06-22
  3. Honkai: Nexus Anima 'Evolution Test' Begins Today (9th) · Inven Global · 2026-07-08
  4. Honkai: Nexus Anima official X: Evolution Tester notification schedule · HoYoverse (official) · 2026-07 · official
  5. Honkai: Nexus Anima Evolution Test FAQ · The Animadex (fan site) · checked 2026-10-24
  6. Honkai: Nexus Anima (Wikipedia) · Wikipedia · checked 2026-10-24
  7. Honkai: Nexus Anima sets July closed beta with Evolution Test · Pocket Gamer · 2026-06-23

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Facts checked: 24 October 2026 · Sources: HoYoverse (official)