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Nexus Bond Test - Version 8 vs Version 9
May 18, 2026, 09:46 PM
Version-drift reconcile: capture current article content at v3 (article was at v1 with rev_max=2 differing from article content)
Jun 22, 2026, 11:06 AM
Added the Chinese test name and noted the Evolution Test as the third closed beta in the lead-up to launch
11Overview22The Nexus Bond Test was Honkai: Nexus Anima's first closed beta test, held in September 2025. All player progress was wiped after the test concluded. Participants were free to share gameplay footage without any content restrictions.44Schedule and Platforms66DetailInformationRegistration periodAugust 29 to September 12, 2025 (UTC+8)Test periodSeptember 17 to September 23, 2025 (UTC+8)PlatformsPC and iOS only (Android version under development)Data policyFull data wipe after test completionContent sharingNo restrictions on sharing gameplay footageApplicationRequired HoYoverse account and questionnaire88System Requirements99The PC version recommended an 11th Gen Intel i5 processor, RTX 2060 GPU, and 16 GB of RAM. The iOS version required at least an iPhone 12 Pro.1111Content Available1313The beta included 66 Anima to discover, multiple characters, the Auto-Chess Combat system, open-world exploration, Mini-Games, and the main story up to a certain point. The store system was accessible from Level 14 onward.1515Developer Response1717In a post-test DevTalk, the developers acknowledged that the beta version was unpolished. They committed to several improvements before launch.1919Better environment models, textures, rendering, and lightingExpanded character customization with more clothing and accessory optionsOverhauled quest system with branching choicesImproved English translation qualityAndroid version developmentNew faction storylines for the Nexus Association and Nexus Syndicate2121The developers indicated the game was "more than a year away" from release. Current estimates place the launch sometime in 2026 or early 2027.2323Aftermath2525The Nexus Bond Test was succeeded by the Aspect Exploration Project, a smaller and stricter closed beta announced in 2026. Where the Nexus Bond Test was open about footage and ran on PC and iOS only, the Aspect Exploration Project is invite-only, NDA-locked, and adds Android support. Improvements promised in this page's Developer response section have been tracked across the DevTalk series, with Phase II (February 2026) showcasing new Anima Fyrklor and Hoggit, and Phase III (April 2026) revealing three new Iia districts: Kakatini Grand Hotel, Pedestrian Street, and Fleming Tower.27+Place in the Beta Cycle29+The Nexus Bond Test, known in the Chinese build as the Affinity Test, was the first of three closed betas announced so far. It was followed by the Aspect Exploration Project (recruited April 2026, invite-only and under a non-disclosure agreement) and the Evolution Test, which opened recruitment on June 22, 2026 and starts July 9, 2026 across PC, iOS, and Android. Unlike this first test, the Evolution Test runs on Android as well and again allows players to share footage.
