September 22 update: Official TapTap opened China-region recruitment for Aspect Exploration Project Phase 3 on September 17, 2026. This is a small-scale confidential test for selected applicants, not a global public beta. Read the current regional recruitment guide.
HoYoverse’s earlier Honkai: Nexus Anima Closed Beta Test recruitment is now historical. The fixed-schedule Evolution Test that followed it also ended on July 27, 2026. A separate China-region route for Aspect Exploration Project Phase 3 is currently accepting applications through official TapTap.
For the current application route, eligibility rules, supported test clients, and confirmed limits, use our Phase 3 regional recruitment guide. It does not confirm a global beta, final release date, or final launch platforms.
What Was the Honkai: Nexus Anima CBT?
The Aspect Exploration Project was HoYoverse’s earlier closed beta program for Honkai: Nexus Anima. Selected participants received early access to test available game content and provide feedback before later test phases.
The beta introduced the game’s open-world exploration, Bond Encounter creature-collection loop, auto-chess formation battles, and early Anima progression systems.
Can You Still Apply Through This CBT Page?
No. This page remains an archive of the earlier CBT route. Do not submit personal information through copied forms or old recruitment links.
The current official China-region route is the TapTap application described in our Phase 3 guide. Applicants must be 18 or older, complete real-name verification, and follow the official enterprise WeChat steps. Applying does not guarantee selection.
What Should Players Watch Next?
- Current route — China-region Phase 3 recruitment through official TapTap
- Test type — long-term, small-scale, confidential, and selected-participant only
- Test clients — PC, iOS, and Android; these are not confirmed final launch platforms
- Schedule — no recruitment deadline, test start date, or invitation schedule announced
The July Evolution Test remains useful historical context. Read the Evolution Test status guide for that completed test, and the Phase 3 guide for the current regional application route.
FAQ
Q: Is the old Honkai: Nexus Anima CBT recruitment still open? A: No. The older application route is archived. A separate Phase 3 confidential recruitment route is open through official TapTap in China.
Q: Is this a global public beta? A: No. The TapTap notice describes a China-region, selected-participant confidential test. It does not announce a global beta.
Q: Will Phase 3 test progress carry over? A: No. The official notice says purchases are disabled and test data will be wiped afterwards.
→ Evolution Test Status Guide — July 9 schedule and applicant next steps → Honkai: Nexus Anima Tier List — which Anima to prioritise once you’re in → Reroll Guide — how the 5-star milestone selection system works
For the latest official announcements and beta updates, visit the HoYoverse official site.
⚠️ All beta details are subject to change. The July Evolution Test has ended. China-region Phase 3 confidential recruitment is open through official TapTap; no deadline or test schedule has been announced.