HoYoverse has announced the beta testing of the Aspect Exploration Project for its highly anticipated creature-collecting adventure game, Honkai: Nexus Anima. First announced on May 5th, the game, featuring a system inspired by auto-chess, held its first closed beta test in 2025.
New Animas have been introduced: "Firklore" and "Hoggit."
- Firklore is a powerful Anima shrouded in flame, wielding a massive sword with determination. As an Anima of the "Strength" Aspect, Firklore possesses immense power and a corresponding will, driven by the desire to use this strength to protect others.
- Hoggit, the pig-like Anima, smelling of apple pie, is always happily overeating without a care in the world. After a full meal, Hoggit loves to take a nap.
The developers have enhanced the nighttime atmosphere in Iia, adding more natural lighting effects, as well as richer lighting and environmental details across the entire area.
The team also provided a preview of a new location: a district dominated by skyscrapers, where the flagship store centered around the Anima "Umppurella" is a symbol of the new district's prosperity.
To better gather player feedback and continue improving the game, the developers will launch a multilingual small-scale test, the "Aspect Exploration Project," in the future to evaluate developments. The recruitment date has not yet been announced.