Dear Development Team of Plants vs. Zombies 2 International Version:

The following is an AI translation due to my limited English proficiency; some inaccuracies may exist.As a loyal Chinese player, I have had a lot of fun while playing the game. At the same time, I have also found some areas that can be optimized, and I hope to contribute my ideas to the further improvement of the game.

【We really, really need these optimizations! It should be appropriately centered on users. Thank you very much for taking the time to read my feedback. I look forward to continuous improvements in the future to bring a more excellent experience to users. Thank you!】

Bugs that need priority handling

• Issues with Username Management in the New Version

On the game's initial welcome screen, many users are unable to delete extra usernames and cannot edit any username at all. This is a tricky core issue, and it is recommended to fix it immediately.

• Issue of Background Music Repeating Across All Scenes

The background music in all scenes of the client (including the game's initial interface, in-level gameplay, illustration gallery, map, etc.) will start repeating when the user returns to the client after triggering actions such as exiting the game, switching to the device background, or locking the screen, resulting in two overlapping audio tracks.

• Animation display issues

When plants or zombies are affected by slowdown effects, it causes frame drops.

• Issue of attacks by Photinia Explorer and zombies summoned by Dr. Zomboss

Address the problem that Photinia Explorer cannot attack ice blocks, as well as the issue that incompletely emerged zombies summoned by Dr. Zomboss cannot be attacked. This will improve the game's attack mechanics and avoid unreasonable immunity situations.

• Problem of the Excessively High Attack Delay of the Melon-Pult and the Winter Melon-Pult

Currently, the delay from the moment when the Melon-Pult and the Winter Melon-Pult raise their heads to the moment when they throw bullets is too high, which seriously affects the efficiency of defeating zombies. It is recommended to reduce the delay by referring to the first generation of the game. At the same time, the action of raising their heads before throwing should be retained to maintain the rhythm and predictability of the attacks.

• Overlapping Shadow Problem of Zombies and Plants

Fix the problem that when the shadows of multiple zombies or plants overlap, the shadow color will be deepened, ensuring the normal visual effect of the game screen and improving players' gaming experience.

• Visual Overlapping Problem of Multiple Fire Effects

Fix the problem that when multiple fire bullets or other forms of fire overlap, the color of the fire edge will be deepened, ensuring the normal visual effect of the game screen and improving players' gaming experience.

• Level Music Problems in Different Worlds

Previously, in the Chinese version, each world only had the standard level music, without special level music and mini-level music; now it is the opposite. The Chinese version has fixed this problem, but in the international version, each world only has the standard level music, without special level music and mini-level music. It is recommended to fix this bug immediately.

• Pausing Unable to Be Used Continuously

When the pause button is clicked in a level, in the current version, it is not possible to click the same pause button again to continue the game like in the old version.

• Problem of the Disappearance of the Treasure Yeti

Even after connecting to the Internet, the Treasure Yeti still cannot appear in any level, so it is impossible to obtain the rewards and achievements for defeating the Treasure Yeti.

• Problem with the Display of the Plant Selection Interface

For example: In the Rock Age, the Lily Pad should not be recommended for use, but the Lily Pad can still be selected and planted on terrain that is not suitable for the Lily Pad itself.

For example: In the Pirate Seas, the Grave Buster should not be recommended for use, but the Grave Buster can still be selected...

• Abnormal situations that may occur after watching an advertisement

The Android & iOS versions of Plants vs. Zombies 1 may have problems such as stuttering, frame drops, or missing music and sound effects after watching an advertisement.

I. Language and System Adaptation

• Multilingual Support

It is recommended to add more language adaptations, such as Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Hindi, Malay, etc. Currently, there are a large number of Chinese players in the international version. Adapting to Chinese can significantly enhance their gaming experience and also attract more players from different regions.

• Recommendations on Promoting Full-Platform Ecosystem Layout

Currently, Huawei HarmonyOS Next boasts substantial market potential. It is recommended to advance the full-platform ecosystem layout in the following directions:

Establish a cross-platform cloud data interconnection system to fully cover the following mainstream operating systems and devices, and achieve full-region availability on corresponding app stores:

Apple Ecosystem: iOS, iPadOS, macOS, visionOS, tvOS – available on the Apple App Store in all regions;

Huawei Ecosystem: HarmonyOS PC, HarmonyOS Mobile – available on Huawei AppGallery in all regions;

Android Ecosystem: Android, Android TV – available on Android app stores such as Google Play and Amazon App Store in all regions;

Microsoft Ecosystem: Windows x86, Windows x64, Windows Arm – available on platforms including but not limited to Microsoft Store and Steam.

Core Value: By realizing real-time synchronization of data such as game progress, save files, and personalized settings, we eliminate barriers to device switching, create a seamless gaming experience for users, and further enhance user retention and brand competitiveness.

II. Interface and Visual Optimization

• New Perspective Options

It is recommended to provide three visual effect options for all game interfaces: "Ultra-high Perspective", "High Perspective", and "Low Perspective". Different players have different needs for the display of game screens: the high perspective allows players to obtain more comprehensive battlefield information, while the low perspective may focus more on local battles, meeting different strategic planning and visual preferences.

• Optimization Suggestions for Dynamic Welcome Interface

When entering the game, the welcome background should always maintain dynamic effects, and the loading should be completed when the text "EA PopCap" appears. Meanwhile.

The dynamic welcome interface should support moving various characters' positions, not just limiting them to swaying back and forth. This solution can bring users a more novel and vibrant visual experience, and even attract more users to join the game! 

More Innovative Dynamic Visual Solutions: Running, flying, being knocked away, opening/closing eyes, rich real-time changing expressions, etc. Character animations should not be limited to swaying back and forth.

• Display an indicator before planting a plant

Before planting a plant, a red or green indicator showing the plant's effective range will appear. If the plant is to be planted on an unplantable tile, the indicator for its effective range will be red; if it is to be planted on a plantable tile, the indicator for its effective range will be green.

For example: When planting a Cherry Bomb on a plantable tile, a 3x3 green range indicator will be displayed beforehand; when planting a Cherry Bomb on an unplantable tile, a 3x3 red range indicator will be displayed beforehand.

For example: When planting a Peashooter on a plantable tile, a green range indicator covering 1 row ahead will be displayed beforehand. If there is a slope in front of the planting tile, the green range indicator for the 1 row ahead will be shortened. When planting a Peashooter on an unplantable tile, a red range indicator covering 1 row ahead will be displayed beforehand.

For example: When planting a Puff-shroom on a plantable tile, a green range indicator covering 5 tiles within 1 row ahead will be displayed beforehand; when planting a Puff-shroom on an unplantable tile, a red range indicator covering 5 tiles within 1 row ahead will be displayed beforehand.

Additionally, when dragging a plant card slot onto the grid, a white "cross" marker will appear on the interface. Currently, although this marker can cross normally, the grid cell at the intersection has a significantly darker white tone. It is recommended to adjust the white tone of the grid cell at the intersection to match that of the non-intersecting grid cells, so as to enhance visual comfort.

【This feature can be referenced from Plants vs. Zombies 3】

• Expansion and Optimization of the "Acceleration" Button within the Level

It is recommended that the "Acceleration" button within the level supports enabling and disabling even when the level is paused, making it more user-friendly.

• Innovative Dynamic Visual Solutions

Each time the game is launched, the dynamic welcome interface is always loaded before "EA PopCap". It features animations such as running, flying, being knocked into the air, opening/closing eyes, and a variety of real-time changing expressions. Character animations should not be limited to swaying back and forth; instead, they should move and change their positions to avoid monotony.

• Optimization of Obstacle Appearance

It is recommended that all tombstones appear simultaneously when entering the level to achieve a more unified and coordinated visual effect.

It is suggested that when all tombstones and other obstacles are attacked, the flickering white light should be changed back to the fade-in and fade-out visual effect.

• Level Victory Special Effects

When any level is won, all obstacles (such as tombstones, arcade machines, ice blocks, etc.) will automatically shatter and disappear, making the game interface cleaner. At the same time, it brings players a sense of victory accomplishment and visual satisfaction.

At the moment of winning a regular level, all plants on the field simultaneously enter a cheering mode. They convey the joy of victory with vivid gestures, allowing players to deeply immerse themselves in the scene and generate emotional resonance. In the battle mode, this effect is adaptively synchronized — plants on the winning side cheer enthusiastically in celebration, while those on the losing side show a dejected and droopy look. The distinct emotional contrast enhances the immersive experience of the battle!

• Visual Optimization of Scaredy-shroom

The current appearance of Scaredy-shroom in Plants vs. Zombies 2 International Version does not align with the general aesthetic preferences of players. It has even been criticized on social platforms unique to China. It is suggested that the appearance of Scaredy-shroom in the International Version be adjusted to be more in line with its design in the Chinese Version: optimize its eyes to a more lively black style, make the thickness of its stipe uniform, refine the design of its mouth, and retain its original eyebrow details.

【If you don't quite understand the content of the description, you can refer to the attached video!】

• Doom-shroom Appearance Optimization

It is recommended to enhance the appearance layering of the Doom-shroom. For example, keep the color of its stipe lighter at all times. In the 3rd stage (i.e., the largest size form), the stipe can be slimmer while the cap remains unchanged to improve visual expressiveness.

【This appearance can refer to the Doom-shroom in Plants vs. Zombies 1】

• Optimization of Animation Effects for Wall-Nut & Explode-O-Nut

In the old version, the animation effects of Wall-Nut were more vivid than those in the current version, featuring a pseudo-3D effect — it would occasionally turn around actively to observe the situation behind it. However, the current version has simplified this animation to only eye-rolling for observation. It is recommended to optimize and adjust this: enable both Wall-Nut and Explode-O-Nut to not only roll their eyes but also turn around synchronously with the direction of their gaze, restoring a more lively animation performance.

III. Optimization of Plant and Zombie Mechanisms

• Optimization of the Linkage of Tile Turnip

When the Tile Turnip triggers a joint special move, if some tiles are empty (without plants), when a plant is planted in this state, the plant should automatically obtain the special move effect to avoid the waste of special move resources; at the same time, ensure that there is no delay in the joint special move of the Tile Turnip, so that the player's operation can take effect in a timely manner, improving the smoothness and strategic nature of the game.

• Adjustment of the Characteristics of Gatling Pea

When using Chlorophyll, the Gatling Pea can fire a large number of peas in three rows: the row above its position, the row below its position, and its own row (refer to the characteristics of the Machine Gun Pea in the Chinese version) to enhance its attack range and firepower.

Retain the characteristic of the Gatling Pea's own special move that it can fire a large number of peas in its own row, enabling it to have a unique attack method in different situations.

All Gatling Peas at Level 1 on the field will fire a large number of peas in their own rows at a unified time every 50 seconds, and a clear mark will be made when they are about to trigger the joint special move, allowing players to better grasp the attack rhythm and timing. At the same time, the higher the level of the Gatling Pea, the shorter the waiting time for its own joint special move should be, reflecting the advantages of high-level plants.

• Gatling Pea Performance Expansion

Gatling Pea supports fusion with other elemental peas through the "stack-planting" method at all times, and this applies regardless of the planting order (whether Gatling Pea is planted first or other elemental peas are planted first).

The pea types that can be fused include: Fire Peashooter, Snow Pea, Electric Pea, Goo Peashooter, Shadow Peashooter, Primal Peashooter, Piranha Pea, and Threepeater.

In the future, the game design team can further expand its fusion possibilities by developing and adding new elemental pea types!

【This feature can refer to the Super Gatling Pea in Plants vs. Zombies 2 Chinese version.】

• Optimization of Hypnotic Mushroom Tactics

After a zombie finishes eating the Hypnotic Mushroom, the zombie will be healed to full health.

• Coconut Cannon Tactical Optimization

The Coconut Cannon can be as tough as the Nut & Peashooter. Moreover, the cannonballs it fires can knock back zombies, but there is a prerequisite: the cannonball will only explode after pushing the zombies a short distance to the right. It will not explode immediately upon contact with the zombies, which would otherwise cause the zombies to be knocked back right away.

• Compatibility of Garlic & Chard Guard with Nut Bind

Currently, there are certain limitations to the combined use of Garlic & Chard Guard and Nut Bind, which prevents their synergistic effects from being fully utilized. To further enrich the strategic dimensions within the game, enhance the diversity and fun of gameplay combinations, it is recommended to optimize the mechanism to allow Garlic to be applied in "Nut Bind," thereby creating more tactical matching space for players.

• Optimization of Palm Tree of Doom & Sweet Potato's Special Ability Effects

When the special ability is activated, both Palm Tree of Doom and Sweet Potato will be covered with a layer of armor, which significantly enhances their resistance to being gnawed. This effectively extends their on-field crowd-control duration and creates more opportunities for other plants to deal damage.

As a unique advantage of Palm Tree of Doom, when its armor is completely gnawed away by zombies, it will additionally trigger a Jalapeno-style area burning effect. This is similar to the mechanism of the "Armor-equipped Explode-O-Nut" — while the protection fails, it completes secondary crowd control and damage supplementation, further enhancing its combat value.

• Optimization of Explorer Zombie's Mechanism

After the torch of an Explorer Zombie is extinguished, it cannot be re-ignited in any form. Otherwise, fire-element plants would be forced to become "traitors"—and they certainly don’t want to be "traitors"! This optimization (preventing the torch from being re-ignited in any way) allows plants to avoid becoming traitors as they wish; instead, they can serve as reliable helpers in defeating the evil zombies!

• Adjustments to Flame Projectile Effects  

Regarding the issue that flame projectiles (such as the fireballs launched by Peashooters or Meteor Flowers) have no effect on Hot Date Imp Zombies, it is proposed that flame projectiles should deal the same damage to Hot Date Imp Zombies as their non-flame counterparts, while their burning effects will be nullified. This change eliminates the unreasonable immunity mechanism while maintaining the balance of gameplay.

• Improvements to the Effects of Iceberg Lettuce and Tangle Kelp  

For Iceberg Lettuce, its freezing effect should be changed from single-target freezing to group freezing within a single grid. This enhancement to its crowd control ability would make it more effective against hordes of zombies.  
For Tangle Kelp, its damage effect should be adjusted from single-target damage to area damage within a single grid, similar to that of the Squash. This change would improve its practicality and value in the game.

• The armor mechanisms of Parasol Zombie and Excavator Zombie  

The armor of both Parasol Zombie and Excavator Zombie can be shot down. Additionally, the shovel of Excavator Zombie can be absorbed by Magnet-shroom. These features enhance the strategic depth of the game, allowing players to reasonably select plants to counter these zombies based on their weaknesses.

• Improvements to the effects of Exploding Walnut, Spicy Date, and Torchwood

When Exploding Walnut, Spicy Date, or Torchwood is shoveled up, an explosion effect will automatically occur. The explosion effect will also be triggered when "Nut Bind" is used. Even if they are burned down by the fire of Fire Zombie, the explosion effect can still be activated. These improvements enrich their usage methods and tactical value, allowing players to have more strategic choices in the game.

• Explode-O-Nut, Palm Tree of Doom, and Torchwood now feature enhanced explosion effects:

Automatic Explosion Trigger: When removed (either by zombies, player action, or other means), they will detonate, dealing damage to nearby zombies.

Bandage Bomb Bonus: Applying the "Nut Bandage Technique" (or similar healing/boosting abilities) triggers an additional explosion, providing tactical opportunities for area damage.

Fire-Resistant Detonation: Even if burned by a Torch Zombie's flames, these plants will still explode upon destruction, ensuring their defensive value is maintained.

• Improvement of Durian's Effect

Considering that consuming durian may cause diarrhea, it is suggested to set zombies as a group allergic to durian pulp. When a zombie finishes eating the durian shell, 3 pieces of durian pulp with eyes and a mouth will be left. When each piece of durian pulp is completely eaten, it will trigger an effect similar to that of "Chili Bean".

• Adjustment to Potato Mine's Mechanism

When the Potato Mine is unearthing, it will be ignored by zombies. Moreover, zombies will automatically stay on the grid where the Potato Mine is planted, waiting for it to fully emerge. Once the Potato Mine is unearthed, the zombies will show the frightened animation and sound effects similar to those of the Jack-in-the-Box Zombie. Finally, the Potato Mine will explode, turning the zombies into ashes. This adjustment will make the whole process more vivid and lively.

• Optimization of Citron's Projectiles

After the complete plasma sphere launched by Citron eliminates zombies, remaining plasma spheres can stay on the field to damage subsequent zombies until they exit the 场外 (playing field) or are completely consumed. This fully utilizes projectile resources and enhances its attack effectiveness.

If Citron is shoveled away or eliminated midway through charging, it can still launch the remaining plasma spheres, accompanied by a death animation similar to that of the Torchwood, making the game's operations and combat performance smoother and more natural.

• Comprehensive Performance Optimization of the Magnifying Grass

When the bullets fired by the Magnifying Grass fly out of the field and do not cause any damage to any objects, each corresponding bullet supports the refund of 50 suns. And after the Magnifying Grass eliminates a zombie, the zombie will turn into ashes.

• Expansion of target range for various plants

Threepeater, Applemortar:

If placed in an edge lawn grid, they will fire 2 projectiles in the middle row of their own range, and 1 projectile in the 1st or 3rd row of the range. This optimization can effectively reduce resource waste.

• Lava Guava's damage is increased

When zombies approach Lava Guava, it will immediately explode, causing 1,800 damage to a 3x3 area (similar to the effect of Cherry Bomb), and leave lava that inflicts secondary damage on zombies.

【This feature can refer to the Intensive Carrot in Plants vs. Zombies 2 Chinese version.】

• Expansion of the Function of Intensive Carrot

Intensive Carrot can revive plants that have been uprooted, plants carried away by parrots, and one-time-use plants that have been used.

If Intensive Carrot is used to revive a plant with a sun cost lower than its own, the sun cost for reviving via Intensive Carrot shall be equal to the sun cost of that plant (the plant with a sun cost lower than Intensive Carrot).

If Intensive Carrot is used to revive a plant with a sun cost higher than its own, the sun cost for reviving via Intensive Carrot shall be based on its own sun cost.

For example: When reviving Gold Bloom, the sun cost is 0.

For example: When reviving Gatling Pea, the sun cost is Intensive Carrot’s own sun cost.

【This feature can refer to the Intensive Carrot in Plants vs. Zombies 2 Chinese version.】

• Optimization of the bullet tracking of the Homing Thistle

After the Homing Thistle eliminates a zombie, the remaining bullets should automatically attack the next target instead of flying out of the field. This can make full use of the Homing Thistle's attack resources, improve its attack efficiency, enhance its in-game performance, and meet players' expectations for high-efficiency attacking plants.

【This feature can refer to the Homing Thistle and Cattail in Plants vs. Zombies 2 Chinese version.】

• Optimization of actions after eliminating zombies

Once the zombie's head is knocked off, its body should immediately fall down. This can not only reduce the waste of fired bullets, but also enable pitcher-type plants to attack the next target instead of attacking the zombie's body, which is beneficial for improving efficiency.

After a zombie is eliminated by the bullets of Fire Peashooter, its body should turn into ashes instead of losing its head.

Standardize the animation time period for each zombie that turns into ashes simultaneously, making the visual effects more coordinated and comfortable.

• Behavior Expansion of Controlling the Boos

When the aiming reticle of the Boos' upcoming cannonball throw appears on the grid, by using the aiming reticle of chlorophyll acting on the plant, or the aiming reticle of the shovel placed on the plant, or the aiming reticle of the shovel and chlorophyll placed on an empty grid, this aiming reticle can be immediately eliminated, thus preventing the plants from being damaged. In addition, when the shovel eliminates the aiming reticle, it will not uproot the plant. After eliminating the aiming reticle through the above two methods, you can control the Boos and make it stunned. After the symptoms of being stunned subside, the Boos can continue to engage in the battle.

• Optimization of the Functions of Sun-producing Plants

It is hoped that Twin Sunflower and Gold Bloom can have no cooldown time at the start of a level, just like Sun-shroom and Sunflower, allowing immediate use.

It is also hoped that, similar to the Chinese version, in levels of the "Endless Siege" type, a large number of Gold Blooms can be used as sun sources before clicking "Start Battle". After "Start Battle" is activated, the planted Gold Blooms can release a large amount of sun, with no limit on the number of Gold Blooms planted. This feature has been highly praised by many players of the Chinese version!

In levels of the "Endless Siege" type, a large number of sun-producing plants such as various types of Sunflowers, Sun-shrooms, and Solar Sages can also be used as sun sources before "Start Battle". There is no need for any waiting after all plants are planted — once "Start Battle" is clicked immediately, all Sunflowers on the battlefield will produce sun right away, while Sun-shrooms will first produce 25 sun and then grow up instantly afterward. This feature is also sure to be loved by players and will improve gameplay efficiency!

【If you don't quite understand the content of the description, you can refer to the attached video!】

• Optimization of the Functions of Sun-producing Plants

It is hoped that Twin Sunflower and Gold Bloom can be exempt from the cooldown time at the start of a level, just like Sun-shroom and Sunflower, and can be used directly.  

It is hoped that, similar to the Chinese server, a large number of Gold Blooms can be used as a sun source before "Starting Battle" in "Indestructible"-type levels. After "Starting Battle," the planted Gold Blooms can release a large amount of sun, and there is no limit on the number of plantings. This feature has received a lot of praise from many Chinese server players! 

【If you don't quite understand the content of the description, you can refer to the attached video!】

• Suggestions on Introducing the "Fast Clear" Feature Characteristic of the Chinese Server into the International Server

In the Chinese server version of Plants vs. Zombies 2, there exists a unique mechanism that is deeply loved by players: by quickly clicking the "Next Wave" button, players can efficiently annihilate a large number of zombies in a short period of time and achieve a quick level clearance. This gameplay not only brings players an exhilarating gaming experience and a strong sense of accomplishment, but it has also been officially confirmed to be a compliant operation that will not affect the game's balance. Since its launch, this feature has received widespread praise and high recognition from Chinese.

players.Considering the significant advantages of this gameplay in enhancing the game's excitement and strategic diversity, it is recommended to introduce it into the international server version. It is believed that the addition of this feature will not only bring new gaming fun to international server players, but also help to enhance the overall attractiveness of the game and the activity level of global players, further enriching the diverse gaming ecosystem of Plants vs. Zombies 2.

【If you don't quite understand the content of the description, you can refer to the attached video!】

• Optimization of Penny's Pursuit mechanism

Even if you fail in Penny's Pursuit, the spent batteries will not be deducted.
Even if you fail in the Boss level of Penny's Pursuit, you can still re-challenge it. The right to challenge the Boss level will not be ruthlessly deprived, making the mechanism more reasonable.

IV. Addition of New Game Modes and Content

• Addition of 2v2 Attack & Defense Mode

Add a brand-new standalone mode named 2v2 Attack & Defense Mode, which is completely distinct from the existing Arena mode in the current version. The former focuses on two-way offensive and defensive strategic gameplay, while the latter retains the original traditional faction-based confrontation. Each mode should have its own dedicated entry to prevent player confusion.

Battle Objective: Two players each manage their own plant defense lines and can deploy zombies onto the opponent’s field. The first player to break through the opponent’s 20 fixed core defense points wins the match. If no winner is determined within 15 minutes, the match ends in a draw.

Each player uses their own independent sunlight pool. In this mode, Sunflowers operate in an auto-charging manner similar to the one in Plants vs. Zombies 3 (Legacy Beta), and their levels can be upgraded by spending sunlight, with the following progression:

Lv. 0 (Initial State): Grants 650 sunlight, regenerates 100 sunlight every 10 seconds; upgrade costs 300 sunlight.

Lv. 1: Regenerates 200 sunlight every 10 seconds; upgrade costs 500 sunlight.

Lv. 2: Regenerates 300 sunlight every 10 seconds; upgrade costs 1000 sunlight.

Lv. 3: Regenerates 400 sunlight every 10 seconds; upgrade costs 2400 sunlight.

Lv. 4: Regenerates 500 sunlight every 10 seconds; upgrade costs 3000 sunlight.

Lv. 5: Regenerates 700 sunlight every 10 seconds; upgrade costs 4000 sunlight.

Lv. 6 (Max Level): Regenerates 1200 sunlight every 10 seconds.

Both planting plants and deploying zombies consume sunlight, so players must balance the costs between offense and defense. For example, planting a Tall-nut costs 125 sunlight, while deploying a Gargantuar costs 300 sunlight.

Plant Enhancement & Upgrade Rules: Both unplanted plants in the card slot and all plants of the corresponding type already on the field can be enhanced and upgraded. Each enhancement type is stackable up to 3 times, and each card slot can be upgraded up to 3 tiers:

Enhancement Options (each costs 500 sunlight per stack):

Reduce the cooldown time (CD) of the target plant card slot and all deployed plants of this type by 20%.

Increase the attack speed of the target plant card slot and all deployed plants of this type by 20% (without altering the animation speed).

Increase the HP of the target plant card slot and all deployed plants of this type by 15%.

Grant offensive plants additional effects such as Knockback, Stun, or Venom (without altering the animation speed).

Upgrade Options:

Spend 500 sunlight to upgrade the target plant card slot and all deployed plants of this type from Level 1 to Level 5.

Spend an additional 1000 sunlight to upgrade them from Level 5 to Level 10.

Spend another 200 sunlight to upgrade them from Level 10 to Mastery 200.

Sunflower Seeds can also be spent to activate the ultimate ability of plants.

Zombie Enhancement & Upgrade Rules: Only the zombies deployed by the player can receive enhancements, such as Speed Boost, HP Increase, or Crowd Control Immunity. The more enhancements selected, the higher the sunlight cost, and each enhancement type is stackable up to 3 times.

Upgrade Options:

Spend 500 Brains to upgrade the target zombie card slot and all deployed zombies of this type from Level 1 to Level 5.

Spend an additional 1000 Brains to upgrade them from Level 5 to Level 10.

Spend another 200 Brains to upgrade them from Level 10 to Mastery 200.

A Sunflower Seed-like resource can also be spent to activate the ultimate ability of zombies.

Matchmaking & Room System: Support two game entry methods—custom room creation (with password protection or public access) and quick match. In quick match, players are only matched with opponents whose ranks differ by ±1 level to ensure fair competition.

Friend System: Add a friend system that allows players to send friend requests to each other after quick match games. Friends can challenge each other with one click, view each other’s battle records, and team up for matches. In-match text chat should be available, with a sensitive word filter enabled.

Disconnection & Reconnection Mechanic: A mandatory reconnection feature must be implemented. If a player disconnects, they are given a 1-minute window to reconnect. Failure to reconnect within this period results in a loss. The winning player receives full rewards, while the losing player incurs no penalty.

【This feature can reference Plants vs. Zombies 2 (Chinese Server). It is also expected that online multiplayer and friend functions will be fully implemented in this mode. For further clarification, please refer to the attached video. Note that the content of this feedback may differ slightly from the video.】

• Mechanic Expansion of 2v2 Battle Mode

It is recommended to expand the content of the existing 2v2 Battle Mode by breaking the inherent limitation of "plants only countering zombies" and adding two new core confrontation dimensions: Plant vs. Plant and Zombie vs. Zombie, to enrich strategic gameplay and diversity.

Plant vs. Plant Confrontation Dimension

Core Mechanic: Two players each control their own plant faction and compete to seize core battlefield resource points and destroy 2–5 of the opponent’s defense lines. The number of defense lines can be customized freely by both players, with the following terrain-specific limits:

For Lawn, Night, and Roof terrains: The number of defense lines required to win is limited to 2–5.

For Pool and Fog terrains: The number of defense lines required to win is limited to 2–6.

Both players must agree on the same number of target defense lines based on the selected terrain.

Plant Lineup Classification: Available plants are divided into three categories—Offensive, Defensive, and Utility:

Offensive plants (e.g., Peashooter, Kernel-pult): Responsible for breaking through the opponent’s defense lines.

Defensive plants (e.g., Tall-nut, Pumpkin): Responsible for protecting the player’s own plant lineup and defense lines.

Utility plants (e.g., Magnet-shroom, Coffee Bean): Responsible for disrupting the opponent’s operations and enhancing the player’s own lineup.

Sunlight Resource Rules: Each player has an independent sunlight pool. Sunlight production can be boosted either by planting Sunflowers or using the auto-charging Sunflower mechanic from Plants vs. Zombies 3 (Legacy Beta)—players must choose one option only. Random buffs (e.g., temporary attack speed boost, sunlight production doubling, card slot CD reduction) will spawn on the battlefield; these buffs can be obtained either by claiming them first or spending additional sunlight, and they cannot be stacked.

Plant Upgrade Options:

Spend 500 sunlight to upgrade the target plant card slot and all deployed plants of this type from Level 1 to Level 5.

Spend an additional 1000 sunlight to upgrade them from Level 5 to Level 10.

Spend another 200 sunlight to upgrade them from Level 10 to Mastery 200.

Sunflower Seeds can also be spent to activate the ultimate ability of plants.

These rules further amplify the randomness and strategy of the confrontation.

Zombie vs. Zombie Confrontation Dimension

Core Focus: Head-to-head competition between two zombie factions. Two players select different zombie builds and compete to be the first to reach the end of the opponent’s field.

Brain Resource Rules: Each player has an independent brain pool. Brain production can be boosted either by placing Tombstones or using the auto-charging mechanic similar to the Sunflower in Plants vs. Zombies 3 (Legacy Beta)—players must choose one option only. Random buffs will spawn on the battlefield; these buffs can be obtained either by claiming them first or spending additional brains, and they cannot be stacked. Buffs can grant exclusive enhancements to the player’s zombies, such as Movement Speed Boost, HP Increase, or Crowd Control Immunity. Players can also deploy obstacle traps (e.g., Spikerock, Slowing Mucus) against the opponent’s faction, forcing the opponent to adjust zombie movement routes flexibly to avoid risks.

Zombie Upgrade Options:

Spend 500 Brains to upgrade the target zombie card slot and all deployed zombies of this type from Level 1 to Level 5.

Spend an additional 1000 Brains to upgrade them from Level 5 to Level 10.

Spend another 200 Brains to upgrade them from Level 10 to Mastery 200.

A Sunflower Seed-like resource can also be spent to activate the ultimate ability of zombies.

Mode Integration & Rewards: The two new confrontation dimensions can be added as either standalone mode entries or unlockable advanced gameplay within the original 2v2 Battle Mode. A corresponding ranking system and exclusive rewards should be introduced to allow players to choose their preferred confrontation type, further enhancing the mode’s replayability and competitiveness, and attracting more PVP enthusiasts to the game.

【It is hoped that online multiplayer and friend functions will also be implemented in the current 2v2 Battle Mode.】

• Feature Expansion of Co-op Mode

The Co-op Mode should no longer be limited to local multiplayer only. It should support online matchmaking for players to team up with partners via the internet to complete co-op levels. Players should be able to send friend requests to their co-op partners, enabling them to collaborate in subsequent 2v2 Attack & Defense Mode matches, existing 2v2 Battle Mode matches, and future online co-op challenges.

• Each Plant Costume Grants Additional Attributes

When a plant is given a costume, it will also receive a unique additional attribute corresponding to that plant—costumes are not just for decoration.

For example: A specific costume for Iceberg Lettuce allows it to freeze zombies within a 1x3 area in its normal state. When using its ultimate move (activated by Plant Food), it not only freezes all zombies on the entire screen but also shoots a volley of ice bullets from the left side of the screen to damage zombies. These bullets are the same ice bullets from "Power Snow".

Another example: A specific costume for Cactus lets it fire ice-element spike bullets in its normal state. When using its ultimate move, it not only upgrades to more powerful super ice-element spike bullets but also scatters a large number of these super ice-element spikes forward to damage zombies!

In the future, the game design team can create entirely new plant costumes with additional attributes to further expand practical combat capabilities!

【This feature can refer to the Super Gatling Pea in Plants vs. Zombies 2 Chinese version.】

• Introduction of Plant Accessories with Additional Attributes

When a plant is given a costume, it will also receive a unique additional attribute corresponding to that plant. Some plant accessories can even be displayed during battles, and accessories can be upgraded—higher-tier accessories provide better in-combat effects!

Rubber Duck Floatie Accessory: Allows plants to be planted directly on water.

Speed Planter Accessory: Reduces the planting cooldown of plants by 30%.

Energy Saver Can: Reduces the sun cost of planting a plant by 10 points.

Small Clock: Has a 10% chance to reset a plant’s planting cooldown and also reduces the planting cooldown by 10%!

In the future, the game design team can create entirely new plant accessories with additional attributes to further expand practical combat capabilities!

【This feature can refer to the Super Gatling Pea in Plants vs. Zombies 2 Chinese version.】

• Newly Added "Creative Courtyard" Game Mode

The "Creative Courtyard" is a highly flexible game mode for custom level creation and sharing. It supports the creation of multiple level types, including "I, Zombie", "Conveyor Belt", "Card Slot Selection", "Boss Challenge", and "Jar Smashing". Players can link their self-created levels to the terrain style of any world, and also deeply customize scene elements: these include adding mold, tiles, Chlorophyll Tiles, movable minecarts, bounce boards to grids, as well as zombie-enhancing potions, exclusive giant metal ball mechanisms from Lost City, mechanisms that clear flames in a row, and ice floes and slider tiles that change zombies' movement paths. There is no limit on the number of these scene elements that can be placed.

In addition, players can customize the tiers of plants and zombies, set special zombies that carry Chlorophyll, and add level events such as sandstorms. A player must clear their self-created level by themselves before they can publish it for other users to play; when other users play the level for at least 30 seconds, they can automatically receive Gameplay Coins, and failing the level does not affect the acquisition of this reward.

【This feature can refer to the Chinese server of Plants vs. Zombies 2】

• Gameplay Expansion: Blowing Away Unlanded Zombies

When Bonk Choy or Kiwibeast activates their ultimate move (at the moment they jump up and before they land), immediately use Hurrikale or Blover at the position where the zombies are knocked into the air. If timed correctly, the zombies will be blown away directly. You can also first gather zombies into specific lanes (e.g., Lanes 2 and 4) using plants like Sweet Potato and Pineapple, then use this combination on the gathered zombie group.

• Plant Slot Expansion and Categorization

Currently, the maximum number of plant slots is 9, which is still insufficient for some players. It is recommended to unlock an upgrade that allows purchasing a 10th plant slot.

• Mechanism for obtaining Lawn Mowers by watching advertisements

After the user finishes watching the advertisement for the supply Lawn Mower, the Lawn Mower for the corresponding row will be replenished and placed back in its original position in that row. This ensures that the Lawn Mower is only activated when a zombie comes into contact with it, rather than being activated directly in the row.

• Return of the Classic "I, Zombie" Mode

The classic gameplay "I, Zombie" makes a grand return, with the following adjustments to game content:

The victory condition is no longer collecting all brains; instead, it is changed to eliminating all plants. Destroying 1 plant grants 150 sun points. This rule applies to all plants—even if a Puff-Shroom disappears after expiring, you will still receive 150 sun points.

Zombies can gain special abilities similar to the "Plant Food effect" for plants:

Zombot Football Zombie will throw a football to destroy plants, dealing massive damage to nut-type plants;

Gargantuar Prime will not only upgrade to the classic Red-Eyed Zombot Giant but also have an increased laser firing frequency.

• Return of the Classic "Wall-nut Bowling" Mode

It is recommended to bring the classic mini-game "Wall-nut Bowling" to the second installment. The types of bowling "balls" should not be limited to Giant Wall-nuts, regular Wall-nuts, and Explode-O-Nuts, but should also include the following:

Primal Wall-nut: Rolls straight through the entire lane, deals damage to 2 zombies, then immediately splits into 2 small Primal Wall-nuts. These split nuts move in 2 directions, dealing damage to targets in other lanes.

Jackfruit (China-exclusive Plant): Rolls straight through every zombie in the lane, leaving Jackfruit pulp behind each zombie. Zombies will have their movement delayed as they feed on the Jackfruit pulp.

Frosted White Hair Peach (China-exclusive Plant): Function unknown.

Gluttonous Dragon Grass (China-exclusive Plant): Function unknown.

It is recommended that the international version development team create entirely new types of bowling "balls".

【If you don't quite understand the content of the description, you can refer to the attached video!】

• Introduction of the "Traitor Plant" Mode

A "Traitor Plant" refers to a villainous plant placed on specific grid cells, usually with high health. After eliminating a Traitor Plant, you not only get a reward of twice the sun cost of that plant but also can plant your own plant in its original position. Examples include:

Traitor Peashooter: Attacks your own plant team;

Traitor Squash: Crushes your own plants and deals damage;

Traitor Sunflower: Deducts the sun you have already collected, but eliminating it will refund all the deducted sun.

More innovative dynamic visual designs: Running, flying, being knocked into the air, opening/closing eyes, and a variety of real-time changing expressions. Character animations should not be limited to swaying back and forth.

• Introduction of the "Element 1+1" Mode

The so-called "Element 1+1" is a unique plant fusion gameplay. Its core mechanism is to fuse two plants with the same element tag to create a new plant with an entirely new appearance and skills.

Plants in the game have different element attributes, such as Frost, Fire, Electric Shock, Venom, etc. Only plants with the same element can be fused.

For example: Fusing Melon-pult and Jalapeno creates a Fire Melon-pult. Not only does its appearance change, but its attack method is also significantly enhanced!

Another example: Fusing Cherry Bomb and Wall-nut creates an Explode-O-Nut. Not only does its appearance change, but it also adds an explosion effect when destroyed on top of the original nut’s defensive function. Additionally, the Explode-O-Nut triggers an explosion effect when synthesized, and also triggers an explosion effect when shoveled up!

A third example: Fusing E.M.Peach and Wall-nut creates an Infi-nut. Not only does its appearance change, but it also adds an automatic healing effect when gnawed on top of the original nut’s defensive function. Additionally, the Infi-nut automatically regenerates after being gnawed!

A fourth example: Combining Peashooter and Chomper creates a Snap Pea. Not only does its appearance change, but it also introduces new modifications to the original Chomper’s devouring function. Additionally, large zombies can be damaged by the zombie’s head & peas...

Let’s add the brand-new mini-game "Element 1+1" mode! These powerful combinations will make zombies tremble with fear 👻!

• Optimization of Seed Packet Acquisition

Once a plant has reached its maximum tier, you will no longer obtain duplicate seed packets for that max-tier plant.

Even if a plant has not reached its maximum tier, if the number of its seed packets is already sufficient to max out the plant, you will no longer obtain duplicate seed packets for that plant.

• Mechanism Expansion for Conveyor Belt Levels

The plant slots that appear in Conveyor Belt levels should not be limited to the default selected slots. It is recommended to allow players to choose the plant slots they want to use in Conveyor Belt levels.

• "Divine Artifact" – A China-Exclusive Element

In the Chinese version of Plants vs. Zombies 2, the Divine Artifact system brings rich tactical options to the game and significantly changes the battlefield situation. The higher the tier of a Divine Artifact, the more powerful its effect! It is recommended to introduce the "Divine Artifact" element into this version!

【If you don't quite understand the content of the description, you can refer to the attached video!】

• Brand-New 2v2 Duel Mode

Introduce plant heroes, zombie heroes, plants, and zombies from Plants vs. Zombies: Heroes, Plants vs. Zombies 2, and Plants vs. Zombies 3 into the game, and adapt them to the TV-side battle mode. These hero characters have unique skills and attributes, which will add more strategic elements and fun to the game. Continuously update new features, such as new hero skills and battle maps, to constantly bring freshness to players, attract more players to join, and enhance the game’s long-term appeal and competitiveness.

• Addition of New Hero Characters

Add plant heroes and zombie heroes from Plants vs. Zombies: Heroes to the game, making them compatible with both new and old 2v2 Duel modes. These hero characters have unique skills and abilities, which will enrich the game’s gameplay and strategic combinations, bringing more freshness and fun to players.

• Adaptation of China-Exclusive Plants and Zombies

Add a large number of China-exclusive plants and zombies to make the content of the international version more abundant. Plants and zombies from different versions have their own unique features; integrating these elements will bring players a more comprehensive gaming experience and also promote communication and interaction between players from different versions.

• Expansion of Plant Food Usage & Effects

It is recommended that when Plant Food is placed in any plant slot, the already selected plant slot immediately gains a cooldown reset effect. At the same time, the plant slot where Plant Food is placed will obtain a one-time Gold Card effect — when the plant from the Gold Card slot is planted on the field, it will immediately activate its ultimate move, with only 1 valid usage opportunity. Additionally, this function is also applicable to one-time-use plants!

Plants trapped by the octopuses thrown by Octopus Zombies can have the negative status of being wrapped by octopuses removed by placing Plant Food on them, allowing the plants to continue fighting.

Plant Food can be obtained by watching advertisements and using coins to purchase.

• Expansion of One-Time-Use Plant Functions

One-time-use plants are also compatible with the Plant Food effect. One-time-use plants that are fully grown in the Zen Garden will become Gold Card plants, which immediately activate their ultimate move when planted.

• Launch of Brand-New Game Worlds

The international version has not updated a new game world for nearly a decade, and players’ expectations have been accumulating—new content is urgently needed to inject vitality into the game. It is recommended to launch a brand-new world with innovative gameplay, introducing new plants, new zombies, and unique game mechanisms to expand the game’s depth and strategy, and bring players richer challenges and experiences.

• Addition of Regular Seed Packet Group Purchase Events

Drawing on the successful experience of the Chinese version, it is recommended that the international version introduce regular seed packet group purchase events. Specific rules:

The more players participate in the group purchase, the higher the proportion of virtual currency refunded to participants after the event ends;

After the first four seed packet group purchase events are completed and currency refunds are processed, the next batch of group purchase events will start immediately;

At the same time, the event interface should fully display all seed packets available for group purchase, making it easier for players to plan their participation in advance.

【In the Chinese version, seed packets are uniformly called "plant shards".】

• Introduction of the Gift Code Mechanism

It is recommended to introduce the popular gift code mechanism from the Chinese version into the international version. After obtaining a gift code, players can paste it directly from the clipboard into the gift code input box in the game. Upon successful redemption, they can receive generous rewards such as seed packets and virtual currency, thereby increasing player engagement and game retention.

• Optimization of Endless Mode Rules

In Endless Mode, even if you fail a challenge halfway through, you can restart from the current level progress you have achieved—there is no need to start over from the beginning due to a single mistake. Additionally, the lineup used when failing will not be saved; instead, the lineup from the initial stage of the current level progress will be automatically used, making the mechanism more reasonable.

V. Optimization of Ads and Payment

• Optimization of the Payment Mechanism

The coins, diamonds, and extra Goldfinger spent within a level can only be deducted when the level is won. If the level is failed, the coins, diamonds, and extra Goldfinger spent in this level will not be deducted. At the same time, the batteries spent in Penny's Pursuit, the diamonds spent in the two Pinata Parties, the Z Keys spent in the Z League, and the candies spent in other modes will only be deducted when the level is won; after failing the Boss level in Penny's Pursuit, players are allowed to try again. Such a payment mechanism is more fair and reasonable, reducing players' losses in case of failure and improving players' gaming experience.

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