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Monetization
February 17, 2026 at 02:34 AM
Initial comprehensive article creation
Honkai: Nexus Anima uses a free-to-play model with gacha elements, following the same general approach as HoYoverse's other titles (Genshin Impact, Honkai: Star Rail). The primary currency is Aspect Gems, which can be earned through in-game activities like story quests. All information below comes from the first beta test and may change before launch.
The gacha operates through Kardia-limited pools. 5-star Kardia characters and their destined 5-star Anima are available through these pulls. Pulling duplicates of a 5-star Anima allows evolution up to 6 times, increasing the Anima's stats and capabilities. Limited Heartscape pools may also yield 5-star Kardia and destined 5-star Spirits.
Not everything requires gacha. Several paths exist for getting Anima and equipment without spending:
3-star and below Anima: Captured through open-world Bond Encounters for free
4-star Anima: Purchasable once with accumulated in-game rewards
Gold-tier Anima: Earned through quest completion
Early Kardia equipment: Free equipment for Maple, Cassio Rollex, and Jalily at Level 21
During the beta, the Aspect Gem store had the following prices:
5-star Anima (Hamburgoof, Pomparrot, Lumehart): 800 Aspect Gems each (available at Levels 18, 21, or 24)
Exclusive Kardia (e.g., Parayaya): 1,250 Aspect Gems (requires Level 21-24 content completion)
Fashion skins: 360-650 Aspect Gems ("Destiny" outfit at 650, "Beef Noodles" at 360)
One thing worth noting: the game has no competitive PVP. This matters for monetization because there's no meta race, no arena leaderboard to climb, and no pressure to pull for the strongest units to stay competitive. The PVE-only structure means the gacha is closer to a collection incentive than a power chase. You want new Anima and Kardia because they're cool or fun, not because you'll lose to other players without them. Cosmetic skins also appear to be a major part of the monetization strategy.
