It’s impossible to know how much of this stems from Guillermo del Toro’s involvement, and how much of it stems from his lack of involvement in the later stages, but it’s already fairly obvious that Pacific Rim Uprising is going to be a somewhat different beast by comparison to the film that preceded it because of the changes that have been implemented.
Even without Guillermo del Toro’s remarks on KCWR, it’s already quite apparent that Pacific Rim Uprising has a somewhat distinct feel from the original.
The sequel looks like it will take place primarily during the daytime, and the universe itself appears slightly sleeker than the world of the original.