Honkai: Nexus Anima Opens Evolution Test Sign-Ups
Honkai: Nexus Anima Opens Registration for Evolution Test
HoYoverse has officially opened registration for the second Closed Beta test of Honkai: Nexus Anima.
The new test is called Evolution Test and will begin on July 9, 2026 across PC, iOS, and Android. Alongside the registration campaign, HoYoverse also released a new teaser video titled Until We Meet, giving players another look at the game’s world, characters, and updated systems.
For fans waiting to see how the Honkai universe expands into a new style of adventure, this is a major chance to get closer to the game before launch.
A New Honkai Adventure Built Around Anima
Honkai: Nexus Anima is described as an adventure, strategy, and monster-collecting game.
At the center of the experience are Anima, elemental energy creatures born from broken bonds. These creatures will play a major role in both exploration and everyday life inside the game world.
Based on the new teaser and gameplay showcase, players will not only fight or collect Anima. They can also ride them as mounts, sit and relax with them around the city, use them to solve map puzzles, and search for rare Chromatic Anima variants during their journey.
This gives the game a more companion-focused feeling, where Anima are part of the world rather than simple collectible units.
Until We Meet Shows Major Visual and Gameplay Upgrades
The new Until We Meet teaser and Evolution Test Gameplay Showcase highlight several improvements to the game.
The source mentions upgraded lighting, livelier graphics, and a closer look at the village of Iia in the Reality Plane. Players can also see new areas such as the New Quarter, True Nexus building, and Nexus Hall.
These locations appear to serve as important central points connected to different dimensions.
The showcase also gives players a better look at how Anima interact with the world, suggesting that exploration will be one of the game’s major strengths.
New Characters Join the Journey
The Evolution Test will also introduce new characters who will play important roles in the player’s journey across dimensions.
The article mentions Nanafey, Bai Mei, and Olympia as characters joining the search for buried truths from the past.
This suggests that the new test will not only focus on gameplay systems, but also expand the story and worldbuilding of Honkai: Nexus Anima.
Nexus Battles Get Deeper
The second Closed Beta will also allow players to experience deeper Nexus Battles.
While the article does not explain every battle mechanic in detail, it confirms that the new test will let players try an expanded version of the combat system. Combined with the monster-collecting and strategic adventure elements, this could be one of the key systems players will want to watch closely during the test.
Evolution Test Registration Details
The Evolution Test will be a limited Closed Beta test.
According to the article, the test will have a limited number of players, no payment system, and all data will be deleted after the test ends.
Players can register and complete the survey through the game’s official website.
Registration is open from June 22 to July 3, 2026. The test itself begins on July 9, 2026.
THIS IS our take
Honkai: Nexus Anima looks like a fresh direction for the Honkai name. The focus on Anima companions, monster collecting, dimensional exploration, and strategic battles gives it a different identity from HoYoverse’s other major titles. The ability to ride Anima, use them in puzzles, search for rare variants, and explore places like Iia and Nexus Hall makes the world feel promising. If the Evolution Test delivers strong systems and memorable characters, Honkai: Nexus Anima could become one of HoYoverse’s most interesting upcoming projects.
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