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Freedom Wars Remastered immerses players in a gripping dystopian world where they, as Sinners, battle monstrous Abductors to safeguard humanity. A key aspect of enhancing your combat prowess in this action-packed game is upgrading your weapons and accessories. These upgrades not only boost base stats but also allow the addition of modules for further enhancements.
Players can start upgrading their weapons early in the game, eliminating the need to depend solely on mission rewards or enemy drops. This guide provides detailed steps on how to upgrade both weapons and accessories in Freedom Wars Remastered.
How To Upgrade Weapons In Freedom Wars Remastered
To begin upgrading your weapons in Freedom Wars Remastered, you'll need to advance in the main storyline until you achieve Level 002 Code Clearance. Once you're a CODE 2 Sinner, you'll unlock the Facility Management Function through the Personal Responsibility Portal. This leads you to the Weapon Development Facility, where you can manage and upgrade your arsenal.
Upgrading requires specific resources and Entitlement Points, but you can lower these costs by recruiting a Citizen. Different Citizens offer varying reduction rates based on their Facility Manager Aptitude, making the system easy to navigate once you get the hang of it.
Before finalizing an upgrade, you'll be shown a preview of the changes to your weapon's stats. The Weapon Development Facility also enables you to add Elements and experiment with Modules and Module Slots. To elevate a weapon to a higher Grade, you must first purchase the necessary permit from the Claim Entitlement tab on the Window of Liberty.
Should You Upgrade Weapons In Freedom Wars Remastered?
In the early stages of the main story, missions don't typically yield high-Grade weapons as rewards. While you can buy weapons and combat items from Zakka in The Warren, these are mostly limited to Grade Level 1, making weapon upgrades nearly indispensable. Additionally, one of your CODE 3 Exams requires obtaining higher Grade Development Facility Permits, which allow you to upgrade any weapon to your preference and use lower-grade weapons found during missions to reduce your sentence and earn more Entitlement Points.
The first upgrade in the Weapon Development Facility also unlocks the "In Search of the Strongest Weapon" trophy/achievement, with further achievements linked to the upgrading system, making it particularly attractive for trophy hunters. The substantial damage difference between weapons of different Grades underscores the importance of dedicating time to gear improvement.
Later in the game, players can also access the Ability Development Facility within Facility Management, further enhancing their gameplay experience.