League Of Legends' Latest Champion Has Been Redesigned Just Days After His Reveal
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Riot has updated new champion Smolder's design after fans complained about the dragon character's face.
By Hayley Williams on
In a move reminiscent of the infamous Sonic the Hedgehog live-action redesign, Riot Games has had to adjust the looks of its latest League of Legends champion, Smolder, in response to criticism from fans. After his reveal, fans pointed out that the small dragon's face looked unnervingly human, with a design that was out of place with other dragons in the LoL universe.
Smolder, the Firey Fledgling, was revealed on January 4 as an adorable ADC who would also be easy to learn and fun to play. The small dragon's cute design may have been pushed too far, with fans immediately criticizing the uncanny valley effect of Smolder's human-like face, comparing it to Sonic's original live-action design.
Say hello to Smolder, the Fiery Fledgling
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