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HoYoverse officially gave fans a first look at the next game coming to the developer’s flagshipHonkaifranchise, showing off a teaser trailer for aPokemon-inspired game. The Shanghai-based developer has grown into one of the biggest names in online gaming throughout recent years, seeing repeated successes with its new games.Genshin Impacttook the gaming world by stormfollowing its release in 2020 and helped propel the studio to new heights, seeing similar success withHonkai: Star RailandZenless Zone Zero. Now, the developer is teasing fans with its next new game.
Honkai: Star Rail’s recent “Star Rail Live” concert saw plenty of reasons for fans of the game to be excited.HoYoversefinally shared more details about the highly-anticipatedFate/Stay Nightcollaboration coming later this year, showing off playable versions of Saber and Archer. The developer also teased a new event coming to the game as part of the festivities, pulling major elements from theFatefranchise as in-game mechanics. However, one of the most exciting announcements from the concert was the franchise’s next big game.
DuringHonkai: Star Rail’s “Star Rail Live” concert event, HoYoverse officially showed off the first teasers for a brand-new game in theHonkaiuniverse. The trailer featured characters from across different games in the franchise, showingHonkai Impact 3rd’s Kiana andHonkai: Star Rail’s Blade. Each character in the trailer is accompanied by an animal companion, with a small dog joining Kiana while Blade is joined by a large wolf, showing the creatures launching into a battle. The trailer did not show an official name for the game, only telling fans to “stay tuned” for more information.
HoYoverse is Making a Pokemon-Like Game
While the teaser trailer did not give much information about the game, a newHonkaigame has been referenced numerous times in leaks and rumors. HoYoverse has been rumored to be developing aPokemon-like game for several months, lending to the creatures accompanying Kiana and Blade in the trailer. Recent information has also hinted at the title for the newHonkaigame, with multiple private X accountscreated with “Honkai: Nexus Anima” as the name. A release window was not confirmed for the newHonkaigame within the trailer.
A newPokemon-inspired game from HoYoverse comes as the studio has lots to celebrate from its pre-existing games.Honkai: Star Railrecently rang in its second anniversary with plenty of in-game rewards and special limited-time events. The developer will also welcomethe first anniversary ofZenless Zone Zeroin July, with the urban action RPG set to add a major map expansion alongside multiple new characters next month. HoYoverse’s new game will look to match the same levels of success the developer has seen from many of its recent releases.
