Non-returning characters

There are several characters from the original Ultima lore and the Xeno-Verse that will be returning to the PCU. But there are more that will not be returning.

Although there are so many heroes that will not be returning to the PCU, either straight-forward not returning or at least not in the same fashion.

All of the characters that will not be returning are Speedy, Xenoblade, Nhyx (Alex), Torn, Reburn, Snapper, Darkness, and possibly more to be confirmed. The main one that caused a major outrage was Speedy. The exit of this character has been theorized for several years and seemed to be happening when Dash took over the position as the main character of the Ultima-verse. But soon after his first exit, it was leaked that he was supposed to originally come back in the very first solo Dash entry. This time, though, seems to be the final straw. Speedy is apparently permanently staying out of the PCU. At least the traditional Speedy is. Hellbent Speedy will return, as a major character. But it is official that any of the main versions (Derek's, Tom's, Kyle's, or Hunter's) will not return. And Kolplain is re-writing history by replacing Speedy in the OG line-up of Team Ultimate with Speed-Arc. Fans are not happy, because Speedy's return in the Xeno-Verse was very well received and created a new balanced version of Tom's character. Now the "Shattered Dimensions" line will not return with Speedy. Theories are now surfacing, after the cover of "Alexander Hamilton" for Speedy blew up, that Speedy will die in 'Shattered Dimensions 2'. In the video, at the end with the lyrics "-And I'm the damn fool who shot 'em", a blacked-out figure is shown with a gun aimed at the screen. Obviously, the song is dedicated to Speedy after his exit was announced. Along with him in the video are Nhyx and Speed-Arc with the lyrics "We fought with him", a blacked-out figure with "Me, I died for him", Xenoblade, Sizer, Omen, Nhyx (OG), and many other heroes with "Me, I trusted him" Naomi and Styx with "And me, I loved him". This ends with the lyrics of the shooting and death of Alexander Hamilton, or in this case, Speedy. Many people are theorizing that the one who sacrifices themselves for Speedy is Splicer. And the one who ends his life is, none other, than.... The Mecromancer.

Xenoblade and Nhyx (Alex) were understood by the community since they were said to have been "dimension exclusives", and the only one who has even 1% of a chance of returning is Alex's Nhyx. Nhyx was a loved character and, before his death, was expected to be one of the "Big Three", along with Vulcan and Speed-Arc. Then he died. Sorta. He died in 'Legacy: Part 3' and then returned for a send-off in Nhyx: Hybrid.

Reburn's exit to the universe was met with more criticism and hate than Speedy's exit, with Reburn being the only character to be in the universe consecutively for over 20 years. Now, although his exit from the universe is official, he will be getting his own separate dimension for Kolplain to play with new ideas in. And what makes it worse, is almost all of Reburn's villains will be staying in the PCU. This means that the rumored SCARLET series will never come to fruition, with Reburn, at least.

Torn's exit was received with disappointment more than anger, for it seemed like he hasn't even reached his full potential as a hero in either the Xeno-Verse or the Ultima-verse. Torn was supposed to introduce several other mythologies into the Xeno-Verse through a film titled "Pantheon". He was set to introduce the rest of the Greek line-up, and introduce the Norse gods and Egyptian gods. This would've set up so many stories, including Percy & Link, as Anubis is one of their main villains. But for now, it seems Torn will not be returning to the superhero mainstream anytime soon.

Snapper, one of Speedy's villains, was being hyped up to be a big player in the Xeno-Verse, with his origin being altered to be more of a serial killer who could manipulate the electricity in an area. This actually made Snapper seem terrifying and it set up a dark future for the Xeno-Verse. But unfortunately, we never actually saw Snapper again. He was in the original post-credit scene for Xenoblade, in which he killed Derek Brock/ Derek Speed. This was supposed to set up his rise to be the main super-villain in the universe, for at least a little bit. But the post-credit scene was changed to a random citizen being killed, and then Snapper never made another appearance. It was wasted potential.

Darkness' exit, though. It was