Ask HN: Is Skype enforcing latest version requirement?

I was running Skype for Linux 5.5.0.1 (pinned version) because I didn like the new one (8.x) but it seems that, since yesterday, Skype won't let me login anymore.

I had to update to version 8.10.0.4 to be able to login.

Anyone seeing this too?

EDIT: The accessibility is terrible. I can't find a way to change other people's colors (it seems to be using the color gradient they chose).