New year, new look. That’s right: Destructoid’s about to get a bit of a glow-up.
Don’t worry, though: the hot takes, deep dives, and undeniable sass you know and love aren’t going anywhere. We’d never trade personality for polish. What we are doing, though, is rebuilding the site with you—our loyal readers—in mind, because reading Destructoid articles should feel just as good as seeing a remaster announcement for your favorite childhood game.
Our goal with this redesign was simple: make Destructoid prettier, easier, and more fun to navigate, all while giving you guys new ways to interact with the content you care about. Ads may keep the lights on, but we want the reading experience to be tailored for you.
And the good news is you won’t have to wait long, since the redesign launches tomorrow, Jan. 27. Without further ado, let’s break down what you can expect.
Like what you like (literally!)
With the new design, you’ll be able to like articles on Destructoid. No comment required, no need to come up with a witty social media caption—just a quick way to show some appreciation for an article you enjoyed. Think of it as a silent stamp of approval, or a high-five to the author who spent an ungodly amount of time writing a guide about how to romance your favorite character.
These likes help us better understand what resonates with our readers, so you can see more of the content you actually want to read.
Save articles for later
Ever start reading an article only to get distracted and lose it in your endless void of browser tabs? Same.
With our new Saved Articles feature, you can now put a digital pin in them. Whether it’s a feature you plan to argue about with normies online, or a guide you want to keep open during your playthrough, you’ll have an easier way of finding that article a second time by saving it, opening your account page, and clicking on the link. Sounds easy, right? Yeah, that’s because it is.
Get ready for game hubs
This might just be the team’s personal favorite—game hubs. These bad boys are here to organize everything you need to know about a game in one place: its release date, story overview, number of play hours, and more. It’s also where you can rate the game with your own score, discuss it with other community members, and see all the cool stuff we publish about it on a single screen.
Seamless navigation and an easier-to-read layout
The biggest change of them all is by far the most noticeable. Our website is about to look a whole lot snazzier with clearer layouts, easier on-page navigation, and a new color scheme that simply screams Destructoid with crisp reds and brighter greens. It’ll be like Christmas all over again, except instead of Santa bringing presents, it’s our IT guy bringing a new web layout.
Whether you’re on mobile, your home setup, or checking in from work (don’t worry, we won’t snitch), the site should feel smoother and less cluttered. It’s a Christmas miracle, in January!
That’s not all, folks
Remember how we said this redesign was made with you in mind? Yeah, we intend to keep it that way. We’ll be iterating, tweaking, and improving as we go, but we won’t be able to do it without your help.
When the new design launches tomorrow, like some articles and save a few favorites. Maybe let us know how you truly feel about the latest Call of Duty by giving it your own score. If you run into bugs, glitches, or anything that just feels off, reach out to us at [email protected].
Same Destructoid. New coat of paint. Let’s make this year a good one.
Published: Jan 26, 2026 09:50 am