There is literally no reason to believe they're going to un-assist assist trophies. We all wanna believe, but like, wouldn't it be a waste of the resources the animators put into making Assist Trophies if they were promoted to playable? Spirits have a chance, I think, but assist trophies? I don't think so. It hurts, because I want Shovel Knight as much as the next guy, but I wouldn't get my hopes up TOO high.