Sonic the Hedgehog movie reveals less awful design Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Sonic the Hedgehog movie reveals less awful design UPDATE: Comparison video shows how it's Miles better. News by Tom Phillips Deputy Editor Updated on 13 Nov 2019 123 comments UPDATE 2pm: Here's a comparison video showing the old and new trailer footage - and how much better this new version is: Watch on YouTube ORIGINAL STORY 11am: Sega and Paramount Pictures have unveiled Sonic the Hedgehog's new character redesign, following intense criticism of his original, awful look. Let's take a look: Watch on YouTube Sonic the Hedgehog's original movie design was first revealed last December - and everything felt wrong. First we were treated to the hedgehog's silhouette, then his nightmarish legs. Fans were not happy. In March this year, Sonic's creator chipped in. "Is this a Sonic movie?" Yuji Naka tweeted. In May, we saw the Sonic the Hedgehog film's first teaser trailer - a montage of X-Men's dead-eyed James Marsden, the now-fully-revealed CGI Sonic monstrosity and Jim Carrey as Doctor Robotnik, all of which lead to a hilarious joke about child abduction. Criticism was swift and damning. "The message is loud and clear..." Sonic's movie director Jeff Fowler admitted a few days later, promising changes would be made. The film's delay from this month to February 2020 was announced shortly after. Sonic the Hedgehog will launch on Valentine's Day - 14th February - 2020. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 61 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 4 Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 11 Latest Articles Digital Foundry Sennheiser's legendary HD 599 open-back headphones are just £70 at Amazon in the Prime Early Access Sale Comfortable with neutral sound and a wide sound stage. Preview Football Manager's new Console edition is the best you'll get without a PC Getting Touch-right. 1 Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 61 Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store