Honkai: Nexus Anima Evolution Test Begins July 9
HoYoverse opened sign-ups for the Honkai: Nexus Anima Evolution Test, a closed beta starting July 9, 2026 on PC, iOS, and Android. How to register.
By Nexus Anima Hub
HoYoverse has set the dates for the Honkai: Nexus Anima Evolution Test, the next closed beta for its creature-collecting auto-chess game. The test begins July 9, 2026 on PC, iOS, and Android, and follows nearly a year of refinement since the previous test.
Key dates
- Sign-ups: June 22 – July 3, 2026, via the official site.
- Test starts: July 9, 2026.
- Platforms: PC (Windows), iOS, and Android.
- Progress: the test runs for a limited time and ends with a data wipe — nothing carries over to launch.
What’s new in this test
HoYoverse describes the Evolution Test as expanding the previous beta with additional core gameplay and narrative content — new characters, new Anima, new regions, and new gameplay systems. Expect more of the formation-based “auto-chess” battles, Anima catching across the Planes, and the Animaster roster the game has been revealing.
How to opt in
Registration runs through the official Honkai: Nexus Anima site via a short eligibility survey (region and device details). Sign-ups close July 3, so register early and watch your email for a client-download code. Our step-by-step Evolution Test sign-up guide walks through it.
What to expect
Betas exist to test balance and systems, so treat this as a chance to scout the roster before launch rather than to build permanent progress. Our Anima dex and Animaster roster update as kits and characters are revealed.
Dates and details are from HoYoverse’s official recruitment announcement and reporting by Gematsu and Siliconera. Verify against the official site before relying on them.