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The move to change the icon wasn't solely driven by aesthetic choices but by player feedback. Discussions on the official Japanese forums quickly piled up, with some users expressing unease at the original design was “gross” or unsettling. In response, Square Enix promptly released a new icon with the holes filled in, aiming to soothe the discomfort of its audience.
However, many in the community regarded this change as somewhat lazy or even comical, with some fans commenting that the updated icon barely differed from the original. The perception of overreacting or coddling players has fueled debates about design decisions in game aesthetics and cultural sensitivities. Is this a genuine concern or just the latest example of internet trolls capitalizing on niche fears to generate buzz?