HoYoverse Dates Its Final Test for Honkai: Nexus Anima

Final test starts November 25

HoYoverse announced the test on November 5, in a press release out of Singapore: the Final Closed Beta for its creature-catching RPG Honkai: Nexus Anima begins November 25, 2026 on PC, Android and iOS. Slots are limited, and all player data will be wiped when the test ends.

The full game follows in spring 2027 — HoYoverse has given a launch window, not an exact day. Pre-registration is already open on the App Store.

Sign-ups close November 21

Recruitment runs through a questionnaire on the official site, and it closes November 22 at 09:59 (UTC+8) — that is November 21 at 8:59 p.m. EST. Applying does not guarantee a place: selected players will be notified through the eligibility checker, by email and by SMS.

Pre-registration alone does not grant test access — the questionnaire is the way in.

What’s new in this test

This test debuts the Nexus Arena mode, an upgraded Event Bond system — a guaranteed limited Eidos plus a free matching Anima Companion — and the Chromatic Anima. It follows two earlier tests: the Nexus Bond Test in 2025 and the Evolution Test, which ran July 9–27, 2026.

What it means for buyers

If you want a shot at the test, fill in the questionnaire on the official site before the evening of November 21 EST — pre-registration on the App Store alone does not grant test access, and applying does not guarantee a place. The full game is not out until spring 2027, so there is nothing to buy for Nexus Anima itself yet. For HoYoverse games already on the site, see the Honkai: Star Rail page for the verified sellers listed there.

Games in this story

Honkai: Star Rail