Did the EVA Collaboration Get Cancelled Mid-Way? Players Roast the 'Appalling' Visual Quality

Recently, a player sparked a heated discussion on the forum, asking: Is it possible for a franchise copyright holder to revoke an ongoing collaboration due to poor quality? The original post featured two screenshots from the game, highlighting the visual execution of the event.

The thread immediately drew fire from the community. Netizens joked that Hideaki Anno (affectionately nicknamed 'Pizi' by fans for his flexible licensing) must have been truly offended by the sheer lack of quality this time, fearing the collaboration would damage the EVA brand's image. Commenters were brutal, with one remarking, 'The modeling looks like a cursed meme; I could create something better with a basic character editor.' As for whether the event was officially terminated, some users pointed out that after rumors of a rift surfaced, the free-to-play events were removed, followed by the disappearance of the premium monetization pages, leaving the situation in an awkward state.