Smash Ultimate’s Impa DLC hopes dashed by new Age of Calamity Spirit Event
Introduction
The latest Smash Ultimate Spirit Event has potentially closed the door on Impa’s chances of joining the roster as a downloadable fighter. Nintendo’s announcement of an Age of Calamity-themed event featuring Impa as a Spirit appears to signal the character’s exclusion from future DLC.
This development deals a significant blow to Zelda enthusiasts who’ve campaigned for Impa’s inclusion, particularly following her playable appearances in Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity.
Impa’s Exclusion from Smash Ultimate
The Legend of Zelda’s representation in Smash Bros. has remained stagnant since Toon Link replaced Young Link in Brawl. While characters like Majora have been fan favorites, Impa emerged as the most requested addition following her expanded roles in recent Zelda titles.
The Spirit Event announcement confirms Impa will appear as an ACE-class attacker Spirit with throw-enhancing abilities, drawn from her Age of Calamity incarnation. Historical data suggests this likely precludes her DLC fighter status, as only Min Min has transitioned from Spirit to fighter, and none from post-launch Spirit events.
【スピリッツイベント】100年前の戦場へ ゼルダ無双 厄災の黙示録
出現スピリッツその2
スピリッツ名：インパ （厄災の黙示録）
種類：アタッカー
階級：ACE
スキル：投てきアイテム強化
出典：ゼルダの伝説 シリーズ#スマブラSP pic.twitter.com/2ZoncFKkzY
— 大乱闘スマッシュブラザーズ【スマブラ公式】 (@SmashBrosJP) January 6, 2021
Fan Reactions and Community Sentiment
Community response has been mixed, with many expressing disappointment while acknowledging the writing on the wall. Reddit threads showcase the spectrum of reactions:
“It’s gonna be like 20 years between Toon Link and the next Zelda character,” lamented one fan, highlighting the franchise’s stagnant representation.
Others praised Impa’s potential moveset, noting her “unique AoC abilities that could have translated beautifully to Smash.” The silver lining appears to be increased Warriors series representation through Spirits.
Future Zelda Representation Possibilities
While Impa’s chances appear slim, hope remains for Zelda representation in Fighters Pass Volume 2. With Breath of the Wild 2 in development, Nintendo may introduce a character to cross-promote the sequel.
Strategic timing could see a new Zelda fighter announced alongside BotW2 marketing pushes. Potential candidates include champions from the first game or entirely new characters from the sequel.
For those still holding out hope for Impa, history suggests waiting for the next Smash installment may be more realistic than expecting DLC redemption.
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