Honkai Nexus Anima CBT Starts September 17

HoYoverse confirms first Nexus Bond Test for selected players
Fans of HoYoverse finally have something big to look forward to. Honkai: Nexus Anima, the newest entry in the Honkai franchise, has officially confirmed the start of its Closed Beta Test called the Nexus Bond Test. The lucky players who pre-registered and were chosen will be able to dive into the game beginning September 17, 2025. If you registered earlier, check your email immediately — you might be one of the selected participants.
According to the official X account announcement on September 15, invitations are being sent out starting from 10:00 AM (UTC+8). Players can also confirm their test status directly on the game’s website by selecting the “Check Test Access” option to see if they made it into the beta.
For those who did not get in this round, HoYoverse assures that more testing opportunities may open in the future. The Nexus Bond Test will run from September 17 at 10:00 AM (UTC+8) until September 23, 2025. It is a Data Wipe Test, meaning all progress will be erased once the testing period ends.
Although full details of the CBT content have not been revealed, developers emphasized that this is a small-scale closed test available for free, with future larger tests likely to follow. This testing approach mirrors how HoYoverse handled previous global hits like Genshin Impact and Honkai: Star Rail before their full launches.
What makes this test even more exciting is that it marks the first chance for fans to see HoYoverse’s direction with an Auto-Chess style game, a new gameplay twist for the Honkai series. Honkai: Nexus Anima will be available across multiple platforms including iOS, Android, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store.
This first step sets the stage for what could become another blockbuster title under HoYoverse’s name, blending strategy with the Honkai universe in a whole new way.