HoYoverse, the creators behind Genshin Impact and Honkai: Star Rail, are teasing fans once again—but this time, the excitement comes from leaked app store images rather than an official teaser. The leaks hint at Honkai: Nexus Anima, a new title that appears to blend auto chess strategy with creature-collection mechanics.
Auto Chess Comes to Honkai
According to the images, players may soon be commanding chibi-style units on a grid-based battlefield, in a gameplay style reminiscent of Teamfight Tactics. This marks a significant shift for the franchise, moving from action-RPG combat to a strategic, turn-based auto battler system.
While details on unit abilities and elemental interactions are scarce, early visuals suggest familiar Honkai characters and new companion creatures could populate the battlefield, hinting at a mix of PvP strategy and collectible mechanics. Among the leaked assets is a gameplay screenshot that strongly resembles Teamfight Tactics (TFT). The grid-based battlefield shows units positioned strategically, ready to battle automatically each turn. What’s unique is that the champions on the board appear as chibi versions of potentially gacha-able Honkai characters, while the units themselves are companion pets—speculated to be collectible, though it’s not clear yet whether they will have progression or upgrade systems. We’re excited to see more gameplay leaks and visuals in the coming months, and nexusanima.gg will showcase them as soon as they’re publicized.Leaked Gameplay Preview
Other Leaked Images
Gacha Mechanics in an Auto Battler?
A key question is how gacha elements will integrate into this autochess framework. Pulls may be used to obtain unique units, cosmetic skins, or special effects, similar to how other auto battlers monetize without being pay-to-win. If implemented well, this could make Nexus Anima both competitive and fair, keeping strategy at the forefront.
What’s Next for Nexus Anima?
No official release date has been announced, but trademark filings, early leaks, and app store activity suggest the project is well into development. Players can likely expect more teasers or beta tests later in 2025, with a potential global release in 2026.
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