# Honkai: Nexus Anima Evolution Test FAQ > Answers to the top Honkai: Nexus Anima Evolution Test questions: recruitment, test dates, access checks, data wipes, cross-platform play and devices. Source: https://theanimadex.com/guides/evolution-test-faq/ Published: 2026-06-29 Updated: 2026-09-27 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. > **The Evolution Test has ended.** Recruitment ran **June 22 to July 3, 2026 (UTC+8)** and the test ran **July 9 to July 27, 2026 (UTC+8)**. No third test has been announced; our [next beta test guide](/guides/next-beta-test/) tracks what comes next, and the [release date tracker](/release-date/) covers launch timing. Updated September 27, 2026. ## About recruitment ### How can I participate in the test? Sign up through the [official website](https://hna.hoyoverse.com/) 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 ran 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 was the test? The Evolution Test ran from **July 9, 2026 10:00 (UTC+8)** to **July 27, 2026 18:00 (UTC+8)**, and all account data was wiped when it closed. ### 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, and 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 supported **PC (Windows), iOS, and Android**. In short, PC needed an Intel Core i5-11400F or AMD Ryzen 5 3600X, an RTX 2060 or RX 5600 XT, Windows 10 64-bit, 12 GB of RAM and 35 GB of storage. Android and iOS needed 6 GB of RAM and 15 GB of storage, on a recent flagship-class chip or an iPhone 12 Pro or newer. ![Official Honkai: Nexus Anima Evolution Test device requirements for PC, Android and iOS](/images/honkai-nexus-anima-evolution-test-device-requirements.png) _The official device requirements sheet published for the Evolution Test._ The full chipset list, the iPhone and iPad model list, and what those specs mean for the next test are in our [Honkai: Nexus Anima system requirements guide](/guides/system-requirements/). The official device card is the image at the top of this page. ## Get ready While you wait, browse the [Anima dex](/anima/) and the [Eidos database](/eidos/) to learn the cast, and read our [beginner progression guide](/guides/beginner-progression-guide/) for how the early game is shaping up. For the full announcement and key dates, see [Evolution Test begins July 9](/news/evolution-test-announced/). All details are compiled from HoYoverse’s official recruitment FAQ; verify on the [official site](https://hna.hoyoverse.com/) 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 did Evolution Test recruitment end? Recruitment ran from June 22, 2026 12:00 (UTC+8) to July 3, 2026 23:59 (UTC+8). The questionnaire cannot be edited once submitted. When was the Evolution Test? The Evolution Test ran from July 9, 2026 10:00 to July 27, 2026 18:00 (UTC+8). It has ended, and no third test has been announced yet. 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 needed an Intel Core i5-11400F or Ryzen 5 3600X, an RTX 2060 or RX 5600 XT, Windows 10 64-bit, 12 GB RAM and 35 GB of storage. Phones needed 6 GB RAM and 15 GB. Our system requirements guide has the full Android and iPhone lists.