Visual context is always changing – and so should the look and feel of the tools you use every day. We know how much a familiar UI matters, and we’ve heard your feedback from past updates. That’s why

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JetBrains introduces two new UI styles called One Island and Many Islands in their 2025.2 EAP release, available in both dark and light modes. The visual update aims to modernize the interface, improve clarity between editor and tool windows, and align with JetBrains' broader design language across products like Toolbox and Fleet. Users can test both styles and provide feedback through surveys to help determine which becomes the new default theme.

Testing a Fresh Look for JetBrains IDEs

<p>Would be nice if you’d work on performance instead of updating the UI all the time.</p>
