Originally, Dash Blitz was meant to update once a month, with two new characters. It's my sincere belief that an Early Access product should strive to prove itself to players, that their investment won't be a waste.
Unfortunately, as you may have noticed, v0.5 is running behind schedule. I just can't keep that momentum going indefinitely. In between important quality-of-life updates, like the recent hitstun update and the quick select menu you can see above, organising public appearances and other activities, Dash Blitz simply can't keep a major update coming each month.

What does this mean for you?
Dash Blitz is definitely going to keep updating, and update with significant content. Each major (+0.1) update will still feature two new characters, until the roster is full, and they'll still be open to a vote. The primary goal is still to have a solid local-multiplayer game with a variety of options and choices. It just might take a little longer to finalise everything.
On that note, v0.5 is coming, and you can expect a vote soon! Grapplers rejoice!
The Early Access information on the Store Page has been changed to reflect this. I hope you enjoy the game as much as I do, every step of the way.