In PUBG: Battlegrounds, the popular and newly free-to-play battle royale game, players encounter a variety of items obtained in their inventory while opening Crates, completing Missions, ranking up, and utilizing various in-game modes.
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One such item is Polymer, which players may receive from multiple sources, such as crates from the Hideout.
From the main menu, players may find a Hideout section where they can purchase crates with G-Coin or Contraband Coupons obtained from events. From the Weapon Skin Contraband Crate, players may encounter items such as Material Items, Ordinary Weapon Skins, and Upgradeable Weapon Skins.
The Weapon Skin Upgrade system first launched with the PUBG Season 12.1 update in May 2021. While PUBG: Battlegrounds has had customization options for player characters, the implementation of this new system may remind some players of PUBG Mobile, which has long had weapon customizations, such as those introduced in crossover events.
Material Items obtained from Weapon Skin Contraband Crates include Schematics and Polymer. These items can be used in the progressive upgrade process for Upgradeable Weapon Skins. This process consists of levels that gradually add cosmetics and animations.
One of the first Upgradeable Skins, the [PROGRESSIVE] Gear Head – Beryl M762, detailed in KRAFTON's 12.1 patch notes. consists of 10 levels with the following characteristics:
While these levels add progressive customization, it's notable that changes cannot be reverted. Completionist players may wish to maximize the levels on their Upgradeable Skins, while others may wish to remain at a lower level for their preferred aesthetic.
Similar toPUBG Mobile, which offers both
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