When Tobin Bell's John Kramer was announced for Saw X, many fans wondered if revisiting the past would work. Most did embrace the concept, though, as the Saw movies haven't been the same since the death of Jigsaw. In this case, it works to perfection as the franchise details a prequel narrative that is very much as personal as it is business.
Source:https://www.cbr.com/saw-x-sequel-setup/