Babs Seed appears in Manehattan, Cheerilee runs the tutorial school in Neighshe, Mayor Mare is the Mayor of Neighshe, and the Squizzard is a new bonus boss that appears in Doma Castle/Fort Appleloosa.
For Version 1.0, King Sombra used a heavily modified soldier sprite from the original Pony Fantasy VI. Rydelfox gave him a new sprite for Version 2.0
Rarity temporarily joins the Cult of Discord in the World of Ruin, and so dons their robes.
Cadance dresses up in a gown for her role in the opera.