When Microsoft released Windows 11 in 2021, it also introduced updated emojis for the operating system and various products such as Teams and Office. What Microsoft finally delivered in Windows 11 turned out to be completely different from the original promise and took everyone by surprise. Instead of fancy Fluent 3D Emojis, users got a plain counterpart. Two years later, Microsoft has good news for those bothered by emojigate: the long-promised Fluent 3D Emojis are now available in the latest Windows 11 preview build, bringing “more expression to your communications.”

The new emojis can be tested in Windows 11, build 25905, currently available on the Canary Channel. Microsoft says developers are updating the COLRv1 format, which will cause Windows to display richer emojis with a “3D look” (read more about the COLRv1 format in the official documentation) You can check Microsoft Fluent 3D Emojis in Windows 11 build 25905 win + ; (semicolon). Although the emoji bar now displays 3D emojis, most apps still use the plain old version. Also, you cannot use animated emojis; they can only be used in certain apps such as Microsoft Teams.

According to Microsoft, 3D emoji support will be coming to “some apps and browsers” soon, so expect Microsoft to update Edge, Notepad, and other apps with support for Fluent 3D Emojis. Despite limited availability, it’s good to see Microsoft finally deliver on what they promised nearly two years ago. The end of Emojigate is finally here!

If you want to learn more about Fluent 3D Emojis, download the free Fluent Emoji Gallery app from Microsoft Store. It allows you to browse your emoji collection and export emojis in three styles (monochrome, flat and fluid) and different formats.