Hunter x Hunter Nen x Impact: Shizuku DLC Release Date, Season Pass Details, and Roster Updates
The Phantom Troupe’s #8 member brings her deadly vacuum, Blinky, to the 3v3 fighter on April 16.
Shizuku Murasaki is officially joining the Hunter x Hunter Nen x Impact roster as the third Season 1 DLC character on April 16, 2026.
Publisher Arc System Works and developer Eighting confirmed the release date in a recent gameplay trailer for the 2D 3v3 fighting game, which is currently available on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam.
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For fans of the long-running series and competitive fighting game players alike, Shizuku’s arrival adds a new tactical layer to the game’s team-building mechanics.
So let’s get into everything you need to know about the upcoming DLC, the state of the Season 1 Pass, and what it means for the game’s competitive future.
Shizuku Joins the Fight (What to Expect)
Known as the #8 member of the notorious Phantom Troupe, Shizuku brings a unique fighting style to Nen x Impact.
Her combat revolves around her Conjuration Nen ability, Blinky, a vacuum cleaner capable of inhaling anything that isn’t living or infused with Nen.
While Eighting has not released her full frame data, fighting game veterans can expect Shizuku to operate as a setup or space-control character.
In a 3v3 team fighter, a genre developer Eighting helped pioneer with titles like Marvel vs. Capcom 3, characters with unorthodox weapons often excel at controlling the screen, draining opponent resources, or locking down enemies with assist attacks.
Tip for Players: With Shizuku’s addition, players can now form a fully canonical, three-person Phantom Troupe team using existing roster members like Chrollo, Feitan, or Machi. This allows for highly synergistic team compositions based on the manga’s lore.
Hunter x Hunter Nen x Impact Season 1 Pass Breakdown
Shizuku is the third major addition to the game since its global launch in July 2025.
Bushiroad and Arc System Works have opted for a staggered release schedule for Season Pass 1, keeping the meta fresh every few months.
Here is the current DLC roadmap:
| DLC Character | Release Date | FGC Playstyle Archetype | Core Nen Ability Focus | Meta Impact (Speculative) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neferpitou | October 16, 2025 | High-Mobility / Rushdown | Terpsichora (Puppet enhancements) | Excellent point character; fast mix-ups to overwhelm defense. |
| Phinks Magcub | December 25, 2025 | Heavy Brawler / Charge-Up | Ripper Cyclotron (Arm winding) | High damage output; relies on lockdown assists to charge safely. |
| Shizuku Murasaki | April 16, 2026 | Setup / Space Control | Blinky (Conjured Vacuum) | Great anchor/assist; uses Blinky to eat projectiles and deny space. |
| TBA (Zeno Zoldyck?) | Summer 2026 | Zoner / Long-Range | Dragon Head / Dragon Dive | Likely a screen-filling zoner to counter high-mobility rushdown teams. |
Game Performance (Netcode, Platforms, and Matchmaking)
When choosing where to play Hunter x Hunter Nen x Impact, your platform dictates your online experience.
The Rollback Netcode Divide
The game features rollback netcode, the gold standard for fighting games that predicts inputs to eliminate online lag, but only on the PlayStation 5 and PC (Steam) versions.
If you are playing on the Nintendo Switch, the game utilizes standard delay-based netcode.
While the Switch version is excellent for local, offline play or casual matches on the go, competitive players looking to climb the ranked ladders should strongly consider the PS5 or Steam versions.
No Cross-Platform Play
It is important to note that Nen x Impact does not feature cross-platform play.
PlayStation players cannot match against PC players, and vice versa.
You are limited to the player pool on your specific hardware, making Discord communities and local tournaments crucial for finding consistent matches.
Expanding Global Language Support
Arc System Works is publishing the game outside of Japan and is actively expanding its accessibility.
Currently, the game supports text in:
- Japanese
- English
- Simplified Chinese
- Traditional Chinese
Future downloadable patches will introduce German, Italian, French, Spanish, and Korean language support, ensuring a wider global reach for the anime fighter.
Table: The Netcode & Platform Breakdown
| Platform | Netcode Type | Crossplay Supported? | Best Audience Fit |
|---|---|---|---|
| PlayStation 5 | Rollback (Low Latency) | No | Competitive players, online tournament competitors. |
| PC (Steam) | Rollback (Low Latency) | No | Competitive players, fighting game enthusiasts. |
| Nintendo Switch | Delay-Based | No | Casual players, offline/local setups, portable play. |
The Base Roster (Who Else Can You Play?)
If you are just jumping into Nen x Impact ahead of Shizuku’s release, the base game offers a robust roster of 16 characters spanning the manga’s most popular story arcs, from the Hunter Exam to the Chimera Ant arc.
The Starting 16 Characters:
- The Main Crew: Gon, Killua, Kurapika, Leorio
- Hunters & Masters: Netero, Bisky, Morel, Kite
- The Phantom Troupe: Chrollo, Machi, Uvogin, Feitan, Hisoka (former)
- Antagonists: Meruem, Genthru, Razor
The Manga Context and Publisher Restructuring
Hunter x Hunter Nen x Impact draws its deep lore from Yoshihiro Togashi’s iconic manga, which first debuted in Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump in 1998.
The series is a cultural juggernaut, spawning two massive anime adaptations, movies, and stage plays.
Togashi’s Evolving Schedule
Fans of the franchise know that new content is a rare commodity.
Due to chronic health issues, Togashi’s manga went on an extended hiatus in January 2023.
at that time Shueisha announced the series would no longer follow a weekly serialized format to protect the author’s health.
The manga briefly resumed in October 2024 before pausing again in December. However, physical releases continue to hit the shelves.
Shueisha published Volume 38 in Japan in September 2024, with Viz Media releasing the English translation shortly after.
The fighting game serves as a vital bridge for fans during these publication gaps.
Bushiroad’s Corporate Shift
Behind the scenes, the game’s Japanese publisher is undergoing a structural change.
Bushiroad launched its dedicated “Bushiroad Games” label in January 2023 but officially ceased operations for that specific label in December 2025.
Does this affect the game? No. Going forward, the company is simply streamlining its branding. Mobile titles will be published under the “Bushimo” label, while console titles like Nen x Impact will be published directly under the main Bushiroad name.
Source: Arc System Works’ Official YouTube Channel
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When does Shizuku release in Hunter x Hunter Nen x Impact?
Shizuku Murasaki will be available to download on April 16, 2026. She is the third character included in the game’s Season 1 Pass.
Does Hunter x Hunter Nen x Impact have crossplay?
No, the game does not support cross-platform play. PC players, PS5 players, and Nintendo Switch players can only matchmake with users on their respective platforms.
Which platforms have rollback netcode?
Rollback netcode, which provides a smoother online matchmaking experience, is exclusively available on the PlayStation 5 and PC (Steam) versions of the game. The Nintendo Switch version uses delay-based netcode.
Who is the final DLC character in Season 1?
While officially unconfirmed, the developer teased the final Season 1 character (releasing in Summer 2026) via a silhouette that strongly resembles Zeno Zoldyck.
Is the Hunter x Hunter manga currently ongoing?
The manga is ongoing but no longer releases on a weekly schedule due to creator Yoshihiro Togashi’s health. It currently releases in periodic batches, with Volume 38 being the most recent compiled release.
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