There was an issue with the new emoji set that requires the art to be rebuilt - which means a client update. So it was switched to the existing emoji set.
I’ve asked what can be done about this instead of just the existing tentacle emoji set.
Once I have a reply I’ll let you all know and I’ll publish a known issues article to the Help Center.
Update on this:
We’ll be getting a different emoji set out to Elite Pass players. I don’t have an ETA for this yet but the team are working on it. Worst case scenario 2 weeks time would be the longest but we’re hoping to get it sorted out much sooner than that.
Hey @Dwuemka
I’ve reached out to the team about this one to see what is happening. Once I hear back I’ll post an update here!
OminousGMan - Support Human 
Hello,
I’ve heard back from the development team about this and a fix for this was issue send out on the 22nd of December 2022. This replaced the Tentacle Emoji Set with the Zombie Set 4 Emoji Set for those who had purchased the Elite Pass at the time.
If anyone has purchased the Elite Pass after that date wouldn’t of received the replacement Zombie Set 4 Emoji Set. If this is the case for anyone please contact our support team here; https://gemsofwar.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/requests/new?ticket_form_id=360000013595
They’ll be able to get that replacement emoji set sent to your account.
OminousGMan - Support Human
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