Fans aim to improve Plants vs. Zombies 3; EA cancels the project

Fan projects are common in the video game industry. Many, however, are blocked by the companies that own the IPs. Unfortunately, such is the case of a group of fans who set out to offer a new game of Plants vs. Zombies that would preserve the essence of the original.

The development of Plants vs. Zombies 3 It has been long and somewhat exasperating for fans, who still cannot play it. In fact, there have been some periods of Early Accesslike the current one, although it cannot be enjoyed in all regions.

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According to some fans, the title presents changes that, like the first sequel, distance it from the original experience. For this reason, there was a group of fans led by Vander Graaf who proposed to make a derivative project, Plants vs. Zombies 3: What Could Have Beenwhich would offer a more familiar experience and would improve “most aspects of its gameplay and game design, as well as certain aspects of its art direction.”

The project only confirmed its development at the beginning of this month, but those in charge have just confirmed that it will not continue after the franchise owners, PopCap (subsidiary of Electronic Arts), they will contact them to end the development.

Electronic Arts puts an end to Plants vs. Zombies made by fans

Through Twitter (X)the game developers informed the community that PopCap and Electronic Arts They approached them to ask them to stop working on the project. Although no claim for copyright or any other legal means was made, those responsible took this as a “warning“and they decided”don’t take the risk“.

“We believe that they approached this situation in a terrible and unprofessional manner; however, we have no way to fight,” said the team, which as it is a project based on the franchise of Electronic Arts I wouldn’t monetize it in any way.

Those in charge of the project explained many details of the development of Plants vs. Zombies 3: What Could Have Been through social networks and shared renders of unfinished characters and assured that they will be published later on the title’s wiki.

Finally, it was made clear that, although the team will leave aside everything related to Plants vs. Zombies 3: What Could Have Beenthey plan to work on their own IP later.

In case you missed it: Plants vs. Zombies 3 It is not yet available in Mexico.

What do you think of the end of Plants vs. Zombies 3: What Could Have Been?, did you know about this project? Tell us in the comments or on Discord.

Plants vs. Zombies 3: Welcome to Zomburbia It is available in some countries. You can find more news related to this series by visiting this page.

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