Ubisoft recently rolled out the 1.1.6 update for "Assassin's Creed Shadows," which included a limited-time crossover mission with "Attack on Titan." What was anticipated to be a highlight for both popular IPs quickly drew negative feedback from players upon release.
Player criticisms included subpar cutscene quality, a lack of tension in the Titan's performance, and an overly rushed mission conclusion. Many players described the collaboration as "devoid of tension," "cheap," and "abrupt."
According to the update notes, the collaboration offers two free missions where Naoe and Yasuke, guided by a woman named "Ada," explore an underground cave to rescue her friend. However, player dissatisfaction primarily centers on the narrative's climax: the antagonist, in a desperate situation, injects themselves with Titan spinal fluid and successfully transforms into a Titan. Yet, the drawn-out pacing and simplistic movements failed to convey the oppressive atmosphere expected from "Attack on Titan."
Subsequently, Yasuke is forced to act as bait, fleeing a crawling Titan in a narrow cave. While the developers included a unique death animation if caught, it merely shows him being instantly crushed, lacking overall creativity. After the escape, the mission abruptly concludes with a cutscene, devoid of any spectacular sequences or genuine Titan combat, leaving many players feeling their "expectations were raised only to be suddenly cut short."
Despite the mission incorporating details like grapple-hook parkour inspired by the ODM Gear and the transformed antagonist exhibiting abnormal Titan-like running movements, these couldn't mask the overall "insufficient scale" of the content. Further disappointing players was the extremely limited reward for completing the mission, while key collaboration cosmetic items were sold separately in the in-game store, leading many to believe Ubisoft misjudged player expectations for the crossover. 
This criticism was further amplified by the recent release of "Assassin's Creed Mirage"'s high-quality free DLC, "The Valley of Memories." The latter, featuring extensive motion capture and solid performances, garnered widespread player praise, creating a stark contrast in quality compared to the "Shadows" crossover mission.
Simon Lemay-Comtois, Associate Director for "Shadows," recently revealed in an interview with YouTuber JorRaptor that the first year of updates will primarily focus on content improvements, while the second year will introduce more minor content updates, similar in scope to the current version. He also mentioned that new updates are slated for release within the year, including new finishing moves and surprise content.