The developers promised that the original D-pad layout and spacing would be reverted in 1.21.0 - however, this is not the case. They did say that we could adjust the spacing and sizing, but in my opinion, the user should not need to fine tune spacing and sizing just to get the old D-pad back, which has been used for over a decade now. Users should be able to select whatever original size they had before the new controls were implemented, and move on. 

Many users, including myself, have memorized this D-Pad after years of playing. The old D-Pad had no reason to go, other than consistent design aesthetics with the other, newer controls.

I do wish that the developers revert the D-Pad back to the original, this issue has gone on for far too long.