Zero's redesign EXPLAINED!

Zero is a fan favorite from the Mega Man games. Even non-Megaman fans know of him thanks to his overwhelming OP trend in fighting games. However, when he got his own series a whole new look was given without any explantion. Was a reason even given? If so where at? I scoured all the sources I could to bring you everything on the topic! Be sure to check out the others who helped out! Sprinqgueen:   / sprinqgueen   MegaQuint: ‪@MegaQuint‬ Talk to me on Discord ➤  / discord   Follow on Twitter ➤  / hqrockman   #megaman #rockman #ロックマン