Honkai: Nexus Anima Blends Creature Collecting With Auto Battling

HoYoverse is preparing to launch Honkai: Nexus Anima, a new title that combines creature collecting with the fast paced action of auto battlers. In this game, players take on the role of a Planestrider, a character tasked with traveling between dimensions to uncover the truth behind a mysterious event known as the Sundering. The story kicks off with a high stakes escape before settling into the Reality Plane, where players can explore towns, compete in tournaments, and bond with wild creatures.

The core gameplay loop revolves around finding wild creatures called Anima and adding them to your team. After initiating a fight, you win by defeating the opposition on a grid based board. Once a creature is defeated, you can use specific resources to attempt to bond with it. While there is a chance of failure, the game offers quick respawn times and various capture items to help you grow your roster.

Strategy plays a major role in your success, especially as you progress into Apex Challenges. These multi round, rogue like events require you to pick up temporary upgrades and equipment to see how far your team can go. Building your squad requires careful planning, as you must consider creature types, class roles, and how they perform in different positions on the battlefield.

To give your team an extra edge, you can also equip a trio of Eidoses. These represent powerful characters who provide active skills and passive buffs to your units during combat. Whether you are focusing on team composition or testing your luck in the arena, the game promises a balance between simple collecting and deeper tactical choices.