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In Battle Gem Ponies partners with the Surf ability can tug you around. But what if some ponies are afraid to get wet, or just can't swim well at all?

Well, for them... we have this little raft. (Gameplay footage coming soon 🚣)




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One for experiments and self-imposed challenges.

One for letting someone else play without messing up your main file.

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