In a nutshell

• Honkai: Nexus Anima launches its closed beta “Evolution Test” on July 9, 2026 for PC, iOS, and Android.
• Players can register now via the official website and complete the recruitment survey for a chance to join.
• The test introduces new Anima evolutions, regions, characters, and gameplay systems for a richer adventure.

HoYoverse has announced that Honkai: Nexus Anima, its first creature‑collecting adventure strategy game, will begin its next closed beta, the “Evolution Test”, on July 9, 2026.

The test will be available on PC, iOS, and Android, with registration now open via the official website. Selected players who complete the recruitment survey will gain access to the limited beta.

Expanding the Honkai Universe

As the latest entry in the Honkai series, Nexus Anima builds on its core gameplay with new stories, Anima, regions, and systems. Players forge bonds with mystical Anima, harnessing powers tied to Aspects such as Love and Hate, Light and Dark, and Reality and Illusion. These bonds shape combat strategies and exploration across diverse planes.

Honkai: Nexus Anima Evolution Test Highlights

In the Evolution Test, players step into the role of a plane‑hopping traveler escaping captivity in the town of Iia. Key features include:

• Anima Evolution – Transformations reflect growing bonds, with rare Chromatic Anima offering unique encounters.
• Customization – Preserve memories with photos and name your companions.
• New Characters – Meet allies like Nanafey, Bai Mei, and Olympia as the story unfolds.
• Exploration – Discover Nexus Hall, the True Nexus Building, and Iia’s lively New Quarter.