The staff reduction from XI was mostly reallocated to him for ARR. Some of his senior team members he assigned in management and content creation roles previously worked on XI. To think that a Producer/Director doesn't pay attention to another team within the same company, working in the same genre, and does not get discussed at team meetings for ideas is ludicrous. This is not directed specifically towards you, its a general statement.

TLDR: IMO, Stay on point with your suggestion, there is no reason to defend yourself with points only known within the Company and both development teams. Do not go outside your experience as an end user.

While I do not agree with your suggestions, that does not mean they are invalid or impossible. That is for SE to decide.