HoYoverse announces Honkai: Nexus Anima release for Spring 2027

HoYoverse has announced that its open-world creature-catching RPG, Honkai: Nexus Anima, is scheduled to launch in Spring 2027. The game will be available on PC, iOS, and Android platforms.

Ahead of the full release, a final closed beta is set to begin on 25 November 2026. Applications for the playtest are currently open via the official website, with a deadline of 1:59 AM UTC on 22 November 2026. Selected testers will be notified via email, SMS, or an eligibility checker. HoYoverse noted that all progress made during this beta period will be deleted once the test concludes.

The upcoming beta will feature upgraded combat, the Event Bond system, and a new competitive mode called Nexus Arena. Players in the test will also experience updated open-world challenges and new lore. For this specific test, the gacha system has been adjusted so that the first five-star Eidos or Anima pulled is guaranteed to be the limited character currently on the banner.