As a fan of the series, they definitely don’t replace them. In fact, I would say that’s true in literally every piece of art that has a new iteration. It’s just the next thing, not THE thing.

If it was the devs, that seems more like they were trying to gather data to give to the higher ups to sway in their preferred direction. I’m sure the devs would like their work to be published on arguably the biggest gaming marketplace opposed to the execs getting a fat bag of cash from Epic for exclusivity.

They’re clearly both video games and I’m pretty sure they both have demons. If that isn’t compelling evidence then call me Helen Keller.