reskinned

Given fresh appearance

Reskinned describes something given a new surface appearance while keeping its underlying structure or mechanics unchanged.

The term comes from video games, where a reskinned character or item uses the same code but different graphics: It's just a reskinned version of last year's model.

The word often carries a dismissive tone, suggesting superficial change without real innovation.

gaming

mod

Software tweak or admin

DLCSupplemental game content
cosmeticSurface-level appearance enhancer
avatarDigital user representation

sprite · unlockable · microtransaction · customization · shader · remaster · variant · seasonal · premium · downloadable

visual

redesigned

Created anew differently

rebrandedGiven new corporate identity
restyledAltered in appearance
retexturedGiven a new surface

makeover · facelift · overlay · themed · recolored · redecorated · cosmetic · veneer · wrapper · facade

derivative

rehashed

Reused without fresh thought

recycledConverted waste into material
repackagedEnclosed anew for sale
cloneGenetically identical organism

knockoff · copycat · imitation · rebadged · rebranded · repurposed · renamed · formulaic · derivative · retread

software

UI

Interaction design abbreviation

interfaceShared connection point
themeCentral recurring concept
updateNew version or information

refresh · frontend · redesign · dashboard · layout · template · stylesheet · rebrand · overhaul · mockup

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redesigned

rehashed

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