So, I'm guessing it's sort of like Final Fantasy, where you've got a massive storied history that rarely interacts with prior installments bar the occasional call-back?
We're talking something along the lines of a published book, rather than that, where it's more acceptable in my opinion.
AI art is like polyfilla, good for filling gaps, but you can't make an entire house out of nothing but polyfilla.
I am curious.