HoYoverse’s Honkai: Nexus Anima surfaces with Autochess battles in new app store image leaks

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  • Leaked app store images confirm Honkai: Nexus Anima will feature autochess-style gameplay.
  • First revealed earlier this year, the game expands the Honkai universe with creature battles.

After sneak peeks from app store images, the attention has been drawn once more to Honkai: Nexus Anima. These images seem to indicate that the upcoming Honkai title might delve into the autochess genre. Although this isn’t the anticipated path for the series, it appears that HoYoverse is venturing into uncharted territories for the Honkai franchise.

Honkai: Nexus Anima was first revealed as a “creature-training RPG with urban fantasy elements”

Earlier in the year, details about the project were initially unveiled through hints and job postings. These previews characterized it as a role-playing game focusing on creature training with urban fantasy elements. Gamers will have the opportunity to gather and nurture “Designated Entities,” which can later evolve and acquire exclusive talents.

Honkai Nexus Anima app store images leaked, it’s an autochess game#Nexusanima

— Honkai : Nexus Anima (@NexusAnima) August 26, 2025

Previously, it was hinted that these companions I’m excited about could glide, fly, or surf while uncovering secrets in an expansive world for exploration. But what intrigues me most is the auto-chess aspect, which appears to suggest that Honkai: Nexus Anima will be more strategy and positioning-centric than the combat elements I initially anticipated.

Absolutely, the term “auto battles” was included, yet based on the provided screenshot, it seems these fights will form the central gameplay aspect. Upon closer inspection of the image, we can identify that the primary focus appears to be a grid-based square board, on which various spirit-like characters are positioned for an automated combat encounter.

Responses to the leak have been varied, as some players liken it to the gameplay style of Riot Games’ Teamfight Tactics (TFT), while others express a desire for a role-playing game more akin to the Pokémon series, which was initially speculated when the game was first unveiled.

It’s worth noting that HoYoverse has dabbled in mini-games akin to autochess in titles like Genshin Impact, Honkai: Star Rail, and Zenless Zone Zero. These could potentially be precursors to their upcoming release, although specific details about the release date and platforms are yet to be revealed.

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2025-08-27 09:41