Honkai: Nexus Anima Release Date and Platform Guide

When does Honkai: Nexus Anima come out?

The launch window is spring 2027, worldwide. HoYoverse confirmed it on November 5, 2026, in the same announcement that opened Final Closed Beta recruitment, and has not narrowed it to a month or a day.

The game was announced on August 29, 2025, after a May 2025 tease at a Honkai: Star Rail concert. Until spring 2027, the only way to play is a closed test, and the current one is invite-only.

Which platforms are confirmed?

PC, iOS, and Android at launch. Those three appear in the official press release and on Gematsu's game page.

No PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch version has been announced. Chinese coverage pairs the Final Closed Beta with a separate cloud-gaming technical test, but that is a test track, not a launch platform. Do not buy hardware for a cloud version that has not been confirmed [verify].

Is it free to play?

Yes. The game is free to play at launch, and the official Western beta FAQ describes the Final Closed Beta as a free closed test with no monetization.

Chinese coverage describes the same test as a billing test with post-launch refunds. Those two accounts conflict, so this site does not state a purchase rule for the test either way. The launch price is the part that is confirmed.

Does it support cross-save?

Inside the Final Closed Beta, yes: the official test FAQ says game data is shared across platforms. That covers the test, not necessarily launch.

HoYoverse has not announced the launch cross-save policy. The safe assumption for spring 2027 is one account per platform ecosystem until the launch FAQ says otherwise [verify].

Can you pre-register?

Yes, on the App Store. Pre-registration opened on November 5, 2026. The official announcement does not detail Android or PC pre-registration, and no reward table has been published.

Is it a sequel to another Honkai game?

It is a Honkai IP game with a new world, a new town, and a new cast. HoYoverse has not described it as a direct sequel or prequel to Honkai Impact 3rd or Honkai: Star Rail.

Blade appears on the official character roster, but whether it is the same character as the Star Rail version is not confirmed. Treat shared faces as a hook, not a continuity statement.

What is the current test status?

The Final Closed Beta begins on November 25, 2026, with recruitment open from November 5 to November 22. Access is a draw from questionnaire submissions, not a first-come queue. The beta-guide page covers the steps, the wipe, and the new content.

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