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Freedom Wars Remastered transports players into a gripping dystopian future, where they, as Sinners, battle against monstrous Abductors to safeguard humanity. A key aspect of surviving and thriving in this challenging environment is upgrading your weapons and accessories. This not only boosts their base stats but also allows for the addition of modules that significantly enhance their capabilities.
Fortunately, players can start upgrading their arsenal early in the game, without needing to wait for mission rewards or enemy drops. This guide will walk you through the process of upgrading your weapons and accessories in Freedom Wars Remastered.
How To Upgrade Weapons In Freedom Wars Remastered
Upgrading your weapons in Freedom Wars Remastered becomes possible once you reach Level 002 Code Clearance in the main story. At this point, CODE 2 Sinners unlock the Facility Management Function through the Personal Responsibility Portal. Head over to the Weapon Development Facility, where you can manage and upgrade all your weapons.
Upgrading requires specific resources and Entitlement Points, but you can lower the cost by teaming up with a Citizen. Different Citizens offer varying reduction rates based on their Facility Manager Aptitude. It might seem complex at first, but the process is user-friendly once you get the hang of it.
Before finalizing an upgrade, you'll be shown how your weapon's stats will change. The Weapon Development Facility also enables you to add Elements and tinker with Modules and Module Slots. To take your weapon to a higher Grade, you'll need to purchase the necessary permit from the Claim Entitlement tab on the Window of Liberty.
Should You Upgrade Weapons In Freedom Wars Remastered?
In the initial phases of the main story, missions don't typically yield high-Grade weapons as rewards. While you can buy weapons and other combat items from Zakka in The Warren, these are mostly capped at Grade Level 1, making upgrading a crucial step. Additionally, one of your CODE 3 Exams involves securing higher Grade Development Facility Permits, which allows you to upgrade any weapon you prefer and retain it. You can also donate Low-Grade weapons found during missions to shorten 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, which is a big draw for trophy hunters. The substantial difference in damage between weapons of different Grades underscores the importance of dedicating time to gear improvement.
Later in the game, players can also utilize the Ability Development Facility within Facility Management to further enhance their capabilities.
