HoYoverse recruitment for Honkai Nexus Anima closed beta

Developer HoYoverse will launch a new closed beta test for its upcoming game, Honkai Nexus Anima, on July 9, 2026. The "Evolution Test" will be available on PC, iOS, and Android platforms, with recruitment now open to players via the game's official website.

This marks the most significant public preview of the creature-collecting adventure strategy game since its announcement. The beta will introduce new story content, gameplay systems, regions, and collectible companions known as Anima. According to the developer, all progress made during this test period will be wiped before the game's official launch.

Honkai Nexus Anima is the latest title set in the expansive Honkai universe. The game's narrative centers on shattered bonds called Nexus, which once connected opposing cosmic Aspects such as Light and Dark, Love and Hate, and Reality and Illusion. Players take on the role of a traveler who escapes captivity in the town of Iia, located in the Reality Plane, and begins a journey across different Planes to uncover hidden truths.

A key feature is the evolution of Anima, where transformations reflect the growing bond between player and companion. Players can also personalize their...