HoYoverse has announced the opening of registrations for the Final Closed Beta of Honkai: Nexus Anima, the new open-world RPG focused on capturing and raising creatures. The test will begin on 25 November 2026 on PC, Android and iOS, while the official launch of the game is scheduled for spring 2027. The new testing phase will allow players to take on the role of an Animaster, starting from the city of Iia to explore new areas, meet new characters, and delve deeper into the story. Among the visitable locations are a traditional bank, a modern office building, and an island with a lighthouse. Players will also be able to use their personal camper as a resting spot and build habitats dedicated to the Anima encountered during exploration.
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Among the main new features are new creatures, chromatic forms of the Anima and further interactions with their companions, which can be hugged, held by the hand, and accompanied during adventures. The growth system will also allow players to track the development of younger Anima, while events dedicated to Eidos and Anima will introduce new guarantees for obtaining limited characters. On the combat front, the Nexus Arena launches — a competitive mode in which players can freely build their own team, face off against other opponents, and climb the leaderboards. Exploration of the open world and dedicated challenges will also feature more challenging enemies, expanding the strategic possibilities of the combat system.
HoYoverse has also confirmed that the first Eidos or Anima 5-star obtained through their respective events will be guaranteed in the currently available limited edition. Obtaining a limited Eidos will also allow you to redeem the corresponding Anima Companion for free.
Registrations for the Final Closed Beta are already open via the official website, but access will be limited to a select number of participants chosen through a questionnaire. All progress will be erased at the end of the test, while approved users will receive notification via the channels specified by HoYoverse.
Honkai: Nexus Anima will officially launch in spring 2027, with pre-registrations already available on the App Store. The Final Closed Beta will begin on November 25 on PC, Android and iOS, offering a preview of the new features and the project's evolution.
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