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* WhatCouldHaveBeen:
** There was a planned level called Time Twister.
*** It was eventually incorporated into a Pinata Party event, with its own premium plant, the Wasabi Whip.
** Far Future was going to have a future Crazy Dave. The extra levels of Far Future was also planned to have an upgrade to the Shield Zombie, whose forcefield could cover ''five'' lanes at once.
** There were gravestones and minecarts for Pirate Seas and Far Future, and Wild West for the former and Ancient Egypt for the latter.
** Scaredy-shroom was going to appear in Dark Ages, but was removed for unknown reasons. Possibly because of Balance issues, because mushrooms don't have to be woken up anymore.
** A plant called Burnade[[note]]based on [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sanguisorba Burnet]][[/note]] was implemented into the game but has no proper graphics, instead using Iceberg Lettuce's. When a zombie (including Gargantuars and minibosses) touched it, the zombie would get knocked back, [[YouAreAlreadyDead start flashing for a while]], then [[ActionBomb explode]] in a 3x3 area for damage equal to its health.

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* WhatCouldHaveBeen:
** There was a planned level called Time Twister.
*** It was eventually incorporated into a Pinata Party event, with its own premium plant, the Wasabi Whip.
** Far Future was going to have a future Crazy Dave.
WhatCouldHaveBeen: [[WhatCouldHaveBeen/PlantsVsZombies The extra levels of Far Future was also planned to have an upgrade to the Shield Zombie, whose forcefield could cover ''five'' lanes at once.
** There were gravestones and minecarts for Pirate Seas and Far Future, and Wild West for the former and Ancient Egypt for the latter.
** Scaredy-shroom was going to appear in Dark Ages, but was removed for unknown reasons. Possibly because of Balance issues, because mushrooms don't have to be woken up anymore.
** A plant called Burnade[[note]]based on [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sanguisorba Burnet]][[/note]] was implemented into the game but has no proper graphics, instead using Iceberg Lettuce's. When a zombie (including Gargantuars and minibosses) touched it, the zombie would get knocked back, [[YouAreAlreadyDead start flashing for a while]], then [[ActionBomb explode]] in a 3x3 area for damage equal to its health.
series' page includes examples from this game.]]
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* ScrewedByTheLawyers: Rotten Red was a plant from the Chinese version that [=PopCap=] Shanghai implemented as a MakeAWishContribution for a child named Miles, whose wish was to become an honorary designer at the main Western branch. However, it was quickly discovered that neither his family nor Make-a-Wish allowed for Rotten Red to exist outside of the video [=PopCap=] had made to document the whole thing, so the plant was swiftly removed and replaced with Dual Pistol Pinecone, a SuspiciouslySimilarSubstitute.
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* SimilarlyNamedWorks: Or rather, similarly subtitled works. This game shares the "It's About Time" subtitle (and pun) with ''VideoGame/CrashBandicoot4ItsAboutTime''. Both being anticipated sequels to beloved games, and both are themed around traveling through space-time.
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* NamesTheSame: One of the zombies in Ancient Egypt's later levels is called the [[Franchise/SilentHill Pyramid Head]] Zombie. It also wears a pyramid on its head, but thankfully doesn't come with a OneHitKill giant sword.
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* FanNickname: The premium plants that cost gems are usually referred to as 'Gemiums'. [[AscendedFanon The game itself started using this name in 2022, with piñatas containing their seed packets being called "Gemium piñatas".]]
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* FanNickname: The premium plants that cost gems are usually referred to as 'Gemiums'.

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* FanNickname: The premium plants that cost gems are usually referred to as 'Gemiums'. [[AscendedFanon The game itself started using this name in 2022, with piñatas containing their seed packets being called "Gemium piñatas".]]
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* PopCultureUrbanLegends: The game is semi-frequently a target of hoaxes regarding upcoming plants, usually constructed using assets stolen from the [[https://pvzcc.fandom.com/wiki/Main_Page Plants vs. Zombies Character Creator]] [[{{Fanon}} fanon wiki]]. The most common victim of this kind of hoax is as of writing [[https://pvzcc.fandom.com/wiki/Submerge-mint Submerge-mint]], likely due to the ''highly'' convincing simulation of the game's art style and interface present in the article.

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* PopCultureUrbanLegends: The game is semi-frequently a target of hoaxes regarding upcoming plants, usually constructed using assets stolen from the [[https://pvzcc.fandom.com/wiki/Main_Page Plants vs. Zombies Character Creator]] [[{{Fanon}} fanon wiki]]. The most common victim of this kind of hoax is as of writing [[https://pvzcc.fandom.com/wiki/Submerge-mint com/wiki/Template:Submerge-mint Submerge-mint]], likely due to the ''highly'' convincing simulation of the game's art style and interface present in the article.
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** There was a planned level called Time Twister. It's unknown if it's actually going to appear in the future.
*** Time Twister was eventually incorporated into a Pinata Party event, with its own premium plant, the Wasabi Whip.

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** There was a planned level called Time Twister. It's unknown if it's actually going to appear in the future.
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*** Time Twister It was eventually incorporated into a Pinata Party event, with its own premium plant, the Wasabi Whip.
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** A plant called Burnade[[note]]based on [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sanguisorba Burnet]][[/note]] was implemented into the game but has no proper graphics, instead using Iceberg Lettuce's. When a zombie (including Gargantuars and minibosses) touched it, the zombie would get knocked back, [[YouAreAlreadyDead start flashing for a while]], then [[ActionBomb explode]] in a 3x3 area for damage equal to its health.
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** According to an interview with Matt Johnston, the producer of the game, the free-to-play status was instructed by [=PopCap=] higher-ups.

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** According to an interview with Matt Johnston, the producer of the game, the free-to-play status was instructed by [=PopCap=] higher-ups.higher-ups, which resulted in the creation of the Plant Food mechanic.
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** According to an interview with Matt Johnston, the producer of the game, the free-to-play status was instructed by higher-ups.

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** According to an interview with Matt Johnston, the producer of the game, the free-to-play status was instructed by [=PopCap=] higher-ups.

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* ExecutiveMeddling: Depending on who you ask, the creator of the original game, George Fan, was either fired because of disagreeing with the [[Main/AllegedlyFreeGame Freemium]] motto or normally layed off.

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Depending on who you ask, the creator of the original game, George Fan, was either fired because of disagreeing with the [[Main/AllegedlyFreeGame Freemium]] motto or normally layed off.off.
** According to an interview with Matt Johnston, the producer of the game, the free-to-play status was instructed by higher-ups.
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** Far Future was going to have a future Crazy Dave.

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** Far Future was going to have a future Crazy Dave. The extra levels of Far Future was also planned to have an upgrade to the Shield Zombie, whose forcefield could cover ''five'' lanes at once.
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* BigNameFan: [=ZackScottGames=] on Website/YouTube seems to be this. He has well over '''700''' videos on ''Plants Vs. Zombies 2'' and has appeared several times in official Creator/PopCap videos.

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* NoExportForYou: Kung-Fu World and Castle in the Sky are (so far) only available to the Chinese version, along with ''Online'' and ''All-Stars''. There are also plants and zombies exclusive to the Chinese version, including Cattail and Gatling Pea.

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* NoExportForYou: Kung-Fu World The Chinese version of the game, with an alternate progression model, a large collection of exclusive plants, and Castle in the Sky are (so far) only several new worlds, is not available internationally.
* PopCultureUrbanLegends: The game is semi-frequently a target of hoaxes regarding upcoming plants, usually constructed using assets stolen from the [[https://pvzcc.fandom.com/wiki/Main_Page Plants vs. Zombies Character Creator]] [[{{Fanon}} fanon wiki]]. The most common victim of this kind of hoax is as of writing [[https://pvzcc.fandom.com/wiki/Submerge-mint Submerge-mint]], likely due
to the Chinese version, along with ''Online'' ''highly'' convincing simulation of the game's art style and ''All-Stars''. There are also plants and zombies exclusive to interface present in the Chinese version, including Cattail and Gatling Pea.article.

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* ExecutiveMeddling: Depending on who you ask, the creator of the original game, George Fan, was either fired because of disagreeing with the [[Main/AllegedlyFreeGame Freemium]] motto or normally layed off.



* ExecutiveMeddling: Depending on who you ask, the creator of the original game, George Fan, was either fired because of disagreeing with the [[Main/AllegedlyFreeGame Freemium]] motto or normally layed off.
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* BigNameFan: [=ZackScottGames=] on Website/YouTube seems to be this. He has well over '''300''' videos on ''Plants Vs. Zombies 2'' and has appeared several times in official Creator/PopCap videos.

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* BigNameFan: [=ZackScottGames=] on Website/YouTube seems to be this. He has well over '''300''' '''700''' videos on ''Plants Vs. Zombies 2'' and has appeared several times in official Creator/PopCap videos.
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*ExecutiveMeddling: Depending on who you ask, the creator of the original game, George Fan, was either fired because of disagreeing with the [[Main/AllegedlyFreeGame Freemium]] motto or normally layed off.
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* NoExportForYou: Kung-Fu World and Castle in the Sky are (so far) only available to the Chinese version, along with ''Online'' and ''All-Stars''. There are also plants and zombies exclusive to the Chinese version, including Scaredy-Shroom.

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* NoExportForYou: Kung-Fu World and Castle in the Sky are (so far) only available to the Chinese version, along with ''Online'' and ''All-Stars''. There are also plants and zombies exclusive to the Chinese version, including Scaredy-Shroom.Cattail and Gatling Pea.
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* BigNameFan: [=ZackScottGames=] on Website/YouTube seems to be this. He has well over 300 videos on ''Plants Vs. Zombies 2'' and has appeared several times in official Creator/PopCap videos.

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* BigNameFan: [=ZackScottGames=] on Website/YouTube seems to be this. He has well over 300 '''300''' videos on ''Plants Vs. Zombies 2'' and has appeared several times in official Creator/PopCap videos.
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* NamesTheSame: One of the zombies in Ancient Egypt's later levels is called the [[Franchise/SilentHill Pyramid Head]] Zombie. It also wears a pyramid on its head, but thankfully doesn't come with a OneHitKill giant sword.
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*** Time Twister was eventually incorporated into a Pinata Party event, with its own premium plant, the Wasabi Whip.
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* BigNameFan: [=ZackScottGames=] on YouTube seems to be this. He has well over 300 videos on ''Plants Vs. Zombies 2'' and has appeared several times in official PopCap videos.

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* BigNameFan: [=ZackScottGames=] on YouTube Website/YouTube seems to be this. He has well over 300 videos on ''Plants Vs. Zombies 2'' and has appeared several times in official PopCap Creator/PopCap videos.

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* NoExportForYou: Kung-Fu World is (so far) only available to the Chinese version, along with ''Online'' and ''All-Stars''. There are also plants and zombies exclusive to the Chinese version, including Scaredy-Shroom.

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* FanNickname: The premium plants that cost gems are usually referred to as 'Gemiums'.
* NoExportForYou: Kung-Fu World is and Castle in the Sky are (so far) only available to the Chinese version, along with ''Online'' and ''All-Stars''. There are also plants and zombies exclusive to the Chinese version, including Scaredy-Shroom.

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* NoExportForYou: Kung-Fu World is (so far) only available to the Chinese version, along with ''Online'' and ''All-Stars''. There are also plants and zombies exclusive to the Chinese version.

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* NoExportForYou: Kung-Fu World is (so far) only available to the Chinese version, along with ''Online'' and ''All-Stars''. There are also plants and zombies exclusive to the Chinese version.version, including Scaredy-Shroom.



*** However, Scaredy-Shroom did appear on Plants vs Zombies: All Stars, as an upgrade to Puff-Shroom. Unfortunately, [[NoExportForYou it's China exclusive.]]
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*** However, Scaredy-Shroom did appear on Plants vs Zombies: All Stars, as an upgrade to Puff-Shroom. Unfortunately, [[NoExportForYou it's China exclusive.]]
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* NoExportForYou: Kung-Fu World is (so far) only available to the Chinese version of the sequel, along with ''Online'' and ''All-Stars''.

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* NoExportForYou: Kung-Fu World is (so far) only available to the Chinese version of the sequel, version, along with ''Online'' and ''All-Stars''.''All-Stars''. There are also plants and zombies exclusive to the Chinese version.



** As for the sequel, there was a planned level called Time Twister. It's unknown if it's actually going to appear in the future.

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** As for the sequel, there There was a planned level called Time Twister. It's unknown if it's actually going to appear in the future.
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* BigNameFan: [=ZackScottGames=] on YouTube seems to be this. He has well over 300 videos on ''Plants Vs. Zombies 2'' and has appeared several times in official PopCap videos.
* NoExportForYou: Kung-Fu World is (so far) only available to the Chinese version of the sequel, along with ''Online'' and ''All-Stars''.
* WhatCouldHaveBeen:
** As for the sequel, there was a planned level called Time Twister. It's unknown if it's actually going to appear in the future.
** Far Future was going to have a future Crazy Dave.
** There were gravestones and minecarts for Pirate Seas and Far Future, and Wild West for the former and Ancient Egypt for the latter.
** Scaredy-shroom was going to appear in Dark Ages, but was removed for unknown reasons. Possibly because of Balance issues, because mushrooms don't have to be woken up anymore.
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