>>38840993In that situation, it can be considered both an updated and a new sprite, depending on one's personal definitions of the words.
For most people, a new model would refer to one made from scratch, while an updated model would be one that was built from a previously existing model.
Therefore, most people would consider this an updated model, as it was not built from scratch. And if you don't agree, then tell me, how would anything in your mind be considered 'updated'? Wouldn't all things in existence be considered 'new' to you if it changes its form in the slightest?
You must have considered USUM to be new games then. If I add a mustache to the Mona Lisa, would you consider that a new painting? I suppose you would.