# Upcoming Emojis for 2025: Bigfoot, Trombone, and Landslide on the Horizon
As we near the conclusion of 2024, many are eagerly anticipating what 2025 will bring. While advancements in technology, trends, and innovations often take center stage in these conversations, one smaller yet equally thrilling development is the introduction of new emojis. Emojis have become a crucial component of digital interaction, and annually, the Unicode Consortium unveils new designs that capture the changing ways we communicate online.
This week, Unicode released a preliminary list of emojis under consideration for 2025, featuring some fun and quirky options that could soon grace your phone’s keyboard. These emojis are part of the proposal from the Unicode Emoji Standard and Research Working Group, which was presented to the Unicode Technical Committee (UTC) earlier this month.
## The Preliminary List: What’s on the Horizon?
According to a report from [Emojipedia](https://blog.emojipedia.org/draft-emoji-list-for-2025-2026-revealed/), there are a total of 164 emoji suggestions for Emoji 17.0, set to be finalized in 2025. While not all will make it to the final version, the working group has showcased sample designs for nine of the standout contenders:
1. **Distorted Face** – A new face emoji with a warped appearance, ideal for portraying confusion or disorientation.
2. **Fight Cloud** – A whimsical cloud of dust with limbs protruding, evoking memories of classic animated fight scenes.
3. **Ballet Dancer** – An elegant figure in a ballet position, adding grace to your emoji conversations.
4. **Apple Core** – A partially eaten apple, which could symbolize waste, completion, or hunger.
5. **Orca (Killer Whale)** – A splendid orca, perfect for ocean enthusiasts and environmental discussions.
6. **Hairy Creature (Bigfoot)** – An enigmatic, furry figure resembling Bigfoot, imparting a mythical touch to the emoji collection.
7. **Trombone** – A musical instrument sure to please musicians and music aficionados alike.
8. **Landslide** – An emoji depicting a natural disaster, useful for talking about environmental issues or metaphorical contexts.
9. **Treasure Chest** – A traditional treasure chest, perfect for dialogues about wealth, discovery, or adventure.
These emojis encompass a diverse range of themes, from nature and music to mythical beings and human emotions, providing users with additional means to convey nuanced feelings and ideas.
## Skin Tone Variants and More
Alongside the new emojis, the draft list incorporates various skin tone variants for existing emojis. For instance, the “People with Bunny Ears” and “People Wrestling” emojis will soon feature a wider array of skin tones, enhancing inclusive representation. The proposed ballet dancer emoji will also include five standard skin tone modifiers.
## What’s Next?
It’s essential to recognize that these 164 emojis are still in draft status, meaning they may change. Some could be added, omitted, or altered before the final version of Emoji 17.0 receives approval. The Unicode Consortium is anticipated to finalize the list in September 2025.
However, even post-approval, it may take some time for the new emojis to show up on your device. For instance, Emoji 16.0 was approved in September 2024, but numerous users are still waiting for those emojis to be incorporated into their phones’ keyboards.
## Custom Emojis for Now
While you await the official launch of these new emojis, iPhone users can try out [Genmoji](https://bgr.com/tech/how-to-use-genmoji-ios-18/), a feature in iOS 18 that allows users to craft their own AI-generated emojis. This feature presents a fun method to personalize your digital expressions while looking forward to the 2025 emoji update.
## Conclusion
The preliminary list of new emojis for 2025 provides an exciting peek into the future of digital communication. From mythical figures like Bigfoot to practical icons like the apple core and trombone, these upcoming emojis will offer users even more inventive ways to convey their thoughts and feelings. Keep an eye out for the final list in 2025, and in the interim, enjoy the emojis already available at your disposal!
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*Written by Jacob Siegal, Associate Editor at BGR, bringing over a decade’s experience in technology and entertainment journalism.*
