Honkai: Nexus Anima Evolution Test FAQ
Answers to the top Honkai: Nexus Anima Evolution Test questions — recruitment, beta dates, data wipes, cross-platform play, and device requirements.
Frequently asked questions about the Honkai: Nexus Anima Evolution Test — the game’s limited-time, free closed beta. Below are the official answers on recruitment, the test itself, and which devices are supported.
Time-sensitive: recruitment runs June 22 – July 3, 2026 (UTC+8) and the test starts July 9, 2026 (UTC+8). For a walkthrough of registration, see our Evolution Test sign-up guide.
About recruitment
How can I participate in the test?
Sign up through the official website or use HoYoLAB to pre-register, fill in your complete contact information, and submit the recruitment questionnaire to finish pre-registration. Testers are drawn from the pool of everyone who completes pre-registration and submits the questionnaire. Following the official Honkai: Nexus Anima accounts and joining community events gives you more chances to be selected.
Use only the official website. Beware of fraudulent apps or sites claiming to offer test access, and protect your account and personal information.
When does recruitment end?
The recruitment period runs from June 22, 2026 12:00 (UTC+8) to July 3, 2026 23:59 (UTC+8).
How will I know if I’ve been selected?
After recruitment ends, testers are drawn from players who successfully registered and submitted the questionnaire. Selection notifications are sent to the email address you provided during registration, so fill in everything accurately — mismatched information means you cannot participate.
You can also join the official Discord and complete account verification to receive access notifications there, or use the “Check Test Access” button on the official site’s homepage. The result shown on the official website is the authoritative one. Test access is for the qualifying tester only — transferring, sharing, lending, or selling access is strictly prohibited.
Can I modify my questionnaire answers after submitting?
No. Once the recruitment questionnaire is submitted it cannot be modified, so make sure every response is accurate before you submit.
When will the test client be available to download?
After you qualify, HoYoverse provides the download link and instructions by email or other official channels. Watch the official channels for the release timing and details.
About the test
Will account data be wiped after the test?
Yes. This Evolution Test is a limited, free closed beta with no monetization, and account data will be wiped. The game is still in development, so the test content does not represent the final product.
When will the test begin?
The Evolution Test is scheduled to begin on July 9, 2026 (UTC+8). The end date will be announced later.
Is game data synchronized across platforms?
Yes — game data is shared across platforms for the same HoYoverse account. For example, after playing on PC and logging off, you can log in on a mobile device with the same account and continue your progress.
Can I share my account or switch devices?
No. For this test, access is linked to the first device used to log in on each platform. Each HoYoverse account can be linked to only one device per platform (PC, iOS, and Android) that you have access to, and test platforms cannot be changed or added. Do not trust any account sharing/trading offers or sellers of test installation packages — protect your account and assets.
Can I share gameplay on social media?
Yes. There are no strict restrictions on sharing test content such as screen recordings, screenshots, and live streams. Please follow each platform’s posting guidelines when you post.
Device requirements
The Evolution Test supports PC (Windows), iOS, and Android. The recommended specs below are from HoYoverse’s official device recommendations. On iOS you can check your model and system version under Settings › General › About.
| Platform | Key requirements | Storage |
|---|---|---|
| PC | Intel Core i5-11400F / AMD Ryzen 5 3600X or above · NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 / AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT or above · Windows 10 64-bit or above · 12 GB RAM | 35 GB |
| Android | Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 / Kirin 9020 / Dimensity 9000+ / Exynos 2400 / Tensor G4 or equivalent · Android 6.0 or above · 6 GB RAM or more | 15 GB |
| iOS | iPhone 12 Pro series, 13 Pro series, 14 series and later · iPad with M1 or newer chip (iPad Pro 5th Gen, iPad Air 5th Gen, iPad mini 7 and later) · iOS 15.0 or above · 6 GB RAM | 15 GB |
Get ready
While you wait, browse the Anima dex and the Eidos database to learn the cast, and read our beginner progression guide for how the early game is shaping up. For the full announcement and key dates, see Evolution Test begins July 9.
All details are compiled from HoYoverse’s official recruitment FAQ; verify on the official site before relying on them.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I sign up for the Honkai: Nexus Anima Evolution Test?
- Pre-register through the official site or HoYoLAB and submit the recruitment questionnaire with accurate contact details. Testers are drawn from everyone who completes pre-registration before recruitment closes.
- When does Evolution Test recruitment end?
- Recruitment runs from June 22, 2026 12:00 (UTC+8) to July 3, 2026 23:59 (UTC+8). The questionnaire cannot be edited once submitted.
- When does the Evolution Test start?
- The Evolution Test is scheduled to begin on July 9, 2026 (UTC+8). The end date will be announced later.
- Will my account data be wiped after the test?
- Yes. The Evolution Test is a free, limited closed beta with no monetization, and all account data is wiped afterward. Nothing carries over to launch.
- Is game data shared across platforms during the test?
- Yes. Progress on one HoYoverse account syncs across PC, iOS, and Android, so you can switch platforms and continue where you left off.
- Can I share my Evolution Test account or switch devices?
- No. Access is linked to the first device used to log in on each platform, and each account can be linked to only one device per platform. Account sharing, lending, or selling is prohibited.
- Can I stream or post Evolution Test gameplay?
- Yes. There are no strict restrictions on screenshots, screen recordings, or live streaming. Follow each platform's posting guidelines when you share.
- What are the device requirements for the Evolution Test?
- PC needs an Intel Core i5-11400F / Ryzen 5 3600X, RTX 2060 / RX 5600 XT, Windows 10 64-bit, 12 GB RAM and 35 GB storage. Android needs Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1-class chip, Android 6.0+, 6 GB RAM and 15 GB storage. iOS needs iPhone 12 Pro / iPad M1 or newer, iOS 15+, 6 GB RAM and 15 GB storage.