Honestly I think its because there was simply a different development team and direction during 1.0 and 2.0. Obviously they made that very clear with the story we know so far from both versions. I believe however they are trying to tie in what they can (they cant or wont just recount 1.0's story) while still going the new teams route.

A group of hooded men = a group of hooded reapers. They can make that work.
Notice the shadows...or more so the lack of!