Honkai’s Upcoming Game Might Be a Close Relative to Honkai: Star Rail

Okay, so here’s the thing about Honkai: Nexus Anima. Yeah, we’re talking about a game that feels like someone’s thrown Pokemon into a blender with Honkai’s style and a dash of Star Rail for good measure. It’s like the gaming crossover you never knew you needed. Who knew this would work, right? And yet, here we are.

I mean, Honkai’s second anniversary was wild enough already. They had this crazy concert—no clue who decided to jazz up an RPG party with live music, but it was oddly perfect. Anyway, during this event, they dropped a bomb: a new game announcement. Enter, Nexus Anima. Yep, rumors were right. Picture Kiana and Blade, like those trainers in Pokemon, tossing cute creatures into battles. Mind-bending yet delightful.

They’ve kept it hush-hush aside from a teaser, but the “Nexus” in the name? Sparks thoughts of crossovers. Imagine HoYoVerse throwing together bits and pieces from its other games. And if it’s anything like Star Rail, which nailed its elemental and turn-based antics, we might see some cool stuff here.

So, about this system—gacha, monsters, critters, whatever you call them. While I’m not sure if they’re catching them all or what, there’s chatter about a gacha style that could snag interest without doing the standard Pay-to-win dance on someone’s nerves. Like, they’ve got this cult following that loves a good collection quest, right?

But there’s a twist. See, Star Rail’s got a special charm. Turn-based, check. Team-building around elemental weaknesses, double-check. Sounds familiar? If you’re getting Pokemon vibes, you’re not wrong. Yep, it’s like a weird revival of what we love about those old Game Freak adventures, minus the rate chase.

Yet, HoYoVerse, they like to keep us on our toes. Every game, a new spin—Zenless Zone Zero, Genshin Impact brought in their flair. So, Nexus Anima might surprise us. My crystal ball says they take Star Rail’s strengths and pile on some fresh chaos.

Rumor mills are churning, but apart from that teaser, we’re guessing. Imagine a blend of past triumphs—the critters, the magic, the gacha roulette. Maybe it’ll keep Star Rail fans hooked with some familiar vibes. Or it could baffle us with new toys to play with. Amber’s Baron Bunny hopping over from Genshin? Why not. If people are talking adorable mascots, it seems we’re in for a treat. Whatever comes, another chapter in this saga is underway, and it’s likely as bonkers as it sounds. Just hold tight for that next move.