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Iia - Version 11 vs Version 12
Jun 22, 2026, 11:08 AM
Added the Evolution Test additions to Iia: the New Quarter district and the True Nexus Building landmark
Jun 26, 2026, 02:43 PM
Added the three power factions of Iia (Fleming Collective, Nexus Association, True Nexus Syndicate)
11Overview22Iia (also spelled Iya in some sources) is a seaside town on the continent of Lusciell, located within the Plane of Reality. It's the starting location for Honkai: Nexus Anima. The town sits on the coast with beaches, dense urban streets, and a local Arena where Animasters compete in Nexus Battles. The atmosphere is relaxed and vacation-like. Think a Mediterranean-inspired coastal village with fantasy elements layered on top.44Starting the Game66The player arrives in Iia as an amnesiac newcomer hoping to become an Animaster, unaware of their true identity as the World-Ender. Nanafey, a local student, lets the player stay in her home. From there, the player meets Hua (a fellow aspiring Animaster), Maple Manybell and Cassio Rollex (the Deputy Arena Masters), Jalily (the Arena Master), and Kiana (a Planestrider working on behalf of the local authority). The early game revolves around learning Nexus Battles, collecting the first Anima, and qualifying to progress beyond Iia's regional championship.88The Committee for a Joyful Iia1111Iia's municipal authority is the Committee for a Joyful Iia. This governing body manages the town's affairs and deals with local threats, including the Aspect Fracture near the town that Kiana is investigating. The Committee represents the civil government alongside the Arena's competitive hierarchy, not everything in Iia runs through the Nexus Battle system.1313Named Locations1515Nexus Hall1717The central hub for Nexus Battle administration in Iia. This is where Arena challenges are organized, rankings are posted, and Animasters gather to sign up for matches.1919Aniwon Plaza2121A public square in the center of town. It is a social gathering point where NPCs and players congregate. Events and announcements happen here.2323Montemar Academy2626An educational institution in Iia. Whether it teaches general subjects or specifically trains Animasters hasn't been fully clarified, but its presence suggests Iia has a structured educational system beyond just Arena training.2828Romanesque Hall3030An architectural landmark in Iia. The name suggests Roman or classical influence in the town's design aesthetic.3232Kampete's Gallery of Wandering3434A gallery space, possibly an art gallery or exhibition hall. The name "Wandering" hints at traveling exhibitions or collections from across the Planes.3636Quick Bites3838A fast-food establishment in Iia. It prominently features Frigull, the French-fry-themed seagull Anima. The food-themed creature is the restaurant's mascot. A natural fit given that many Anima have food-inspired designs.4040The Arena4343Iia's Arena is the first competitive venue the player encounters. It's run by Arena Master Jalily, with Maple Manybell and Cassio Rollex serving as deputies. Winning through the Arena's challenges earns the right to travel to other Planes and take on more difficult regional championships.4545The Arena also is a social hub where other Animasters gather, trade information, and spectate matches.4747The Amphitheater4949Beyond the local Arena, there's a larger venue called The Amphitheater that top Animasters aspire to reach. Hua is especially focused on qualifying for The Amphitheater, and reaching it drives much of the early narrative.5151Evolution Test Additions5353The Evolution Test build expands Iia further. Players explore the streets of the New Quarter, a lively commercial district, and visit landmark buildings including the True Nexus Building, the local seat of the True Nexus Group, where key figures from different factions come into view. These join Nexus Hall and the districts revealed earlier as the town grows across each test build.5555Power Factions57+Beyond the municipal Committee for a Joyful Iia, three power groups operate in the town, each with a different stance on Anima. The Fleming Collective is a capitalist organization that came from the region of Aurumidas and works out of Fleming Tower. The Nexus Association is the peaceful faction that rescues Anima and operates from Nexus Hall under its representative Herocrates. The True Nexus Syndicate is a mafia-styled group that believes Anima should serve humans, based at the True Nexus Building under its acting director Olympia. See Factions for the full breakdown.59+Activities5761Outside of Arena battles, Iia offers various Mini-Games and social activities: Anima racing, balloon shooting, demolition, seesaw play, and water balloon fights. The surrounding areas feature wild Anima for Bond Encounters. The town's day-night cycle can be fast-forwarded by sitting on benches scattered throughout the streets and waterfront.5963New Districts (2026 Reveal)6165Three additional districts were revealed in 2026 as part of an environmental upgrade pass to Iia. Each contributes a different visual register to the town and is expected to host new exploration content as the build expands.6367DistrictTypeAtmosphereKakatini Grand HotelResortElegant resort surrounded by palm trees, fits the Mediterranean coastal mood of the rest of IiaPedestrian StreetShopping districtBright neon-lit urban thoroughfare with dense storefrontsFleming TowerOffice complexSleek, futuristic high-rise that anchors the urban skyline6569These districts were first previewed during the DevTalk series and were used as showcase locations for the Aspect Exploration Project closed beta. Specific NPCs, vendors, and quest hooks for each district are not yet detailed and will be added as they appear in the playable build.
