Fans Slam Rovio's New AI-Like Bad Piggies App Icon
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The redesigned icon, which appeared around June 13, 2026, for some Android users on Google Play, ditches the aviator-helmeted pig Ross for cluttered vehicle parts with no pigs in sight. Fans called it low-effort AI art due to tiny details and misaligned elements, mourning the loss of Ross's friendly smile while blaming Sega's 2023 Rovio acquisition. It's likely an A/B test, as iOS still shows the original and direct links keep the classic look; Rovio hasn't responded amid calls to bring back the pig.
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