How to unlock upgrades
To access the finest upgrades in Ghostrunner 2, journey to the Interface Council HQ after conquering the game's initial two missions and vanquishing Ahriman. Here, you will discover the GR Augmentation Unit, where the most powerful enhancements can be obtained. Known as Upgrade Chips, there are a total of 48 upgrades available, with more becoming accessible as you progress further in the game. Gain insights into the top Ghostrunner 2 upgrades and prioritize acquiring these essential skills.To acquire new upgrades, you must expend data, which can be earned by defeating adversaries. Building a string of consecutive kills and increasing your combo will grant you additional data, enabling you to purchase more upgrades. Augmentation Units can typically be found at the Council HQ, although they may also appear during Ghostrunner 2 missions.
Installing upgrades is not as simple as just purchasing them. It requires sufficient memory in your motherboard. To upgrade your available memory, you need to find memory shards during missions. These floating purple collectibles are scattered throughout Ghostrunner 2. However, you do not need to acquire all of them to fully maximize your motherboard. Gathering more memory shards will also enhance the level of your motherboard, unlocking additional upgrade chips and ultimate abilities.
All Ghostrunner 2 Upgrade Chips
Best upgrades to unlock
By the time you gain the ability to unlock all upgrades in the game, you will have only one or two missions remaining. Therefore, most of these recommended upgrades can be obtained a few missions before completing the game. With this in mind, here are the top Ghostrunner 2 upgrades and skills.Smooth Moves
Category: SystemAcquire cost: 4,000
Install cost: 3
Smooth Moves is crucial for maximizing Jack's potential as the ultimate Ghostrunner. With countless enemies firing at you from a distance, survival hinges on your ability to deflect their projectiles flawlessly. This ability significantly enhances your parrying precision, which is especially vital when facing enemies wielding dual blades.
Smart Deflect
Category: SwordAcquire cost: 8,000
Install cost: 3
Smart Deflect seamlessly complements Smooth Moves by effortlessly redirecting projectiles back to their source, eliminating the need to aim. This enhances your ability to engage multiple enemies simultaneously. Whether you are engaged in close combat or dealing with distant adversaries, simply block incoming bullets and they will gracefully rebound to their senders.
Hydraulics Adjustment
Category: TraversalAcquire cost: 5,500
Install cost: 3
In Ghostrunner 2, your ability to dash is crucial. Hydraulics Adjustment enhances this ability by decreasing the stamina consumption of each dash by 15%. With this upgrade, you can dash more frequently. It is important to note that if Hydraulics Adjustment is the final upgrade chip in its column, the reduction in stamina consumption increases to 25%.
Ultimate Booster I & II
Category: SystemAcquire cost: 6,000 each
Installation Cost: 3
This entry combines two upgrades into a single installation, as they both serve the same purpose: enhancing the tier of your ultimate ability by one. By having both upgrades installed, your chosen ultimate ability becomes significantly more potent. For instance, Flux, your initial ultimate, gains an instantaneous charge at tier three. On the other hand, Sensory Overdrive initially allows you to manipulate time, but at tier three, you can swiftly dash towards an enemy for two seconds following each dash. Remarkably agile.
In this neon-soaked future, not all augments are created equal.
Tracking System
Category: ShurikenAcquire cost: 8,500
Installation cost: 6
The Shuriken is the initial secondary ability that becomes available, and it holds the distinction of being the most effective one as it proves useful in combat scenarios as well as outside of them. Although Shadow has its advantages in certain puzzles, and Tempest is valuable against multiple enemies simultaneously, the Shuriken enables you to strike foes from a distance and then swiftly close the gap using a grappling hook or gap-jam if they are momentarily incapacitated. The Tracking System ensures heightened accuracy, minimizing the need for pinpoint precision in your aim.
Oiled Machinery
Category: ShurikenAcquire cost: 5,500
Installation cost: 3
Considering the information about the Tracking System, it is highly recommended to pair it up with Oiled Machinery. This essential upgrade significantly reduces the energy consumption of each Shuriken by 20%, allowing you to throw a greater number before depleting your energy supply.
Rooting
Category: SystemAcquire cost: 12,000
Installation cost: 8
This upgrade, the latest addition to the list, offers not only significant enhancements but also increased flexibility within the motherboard. Before acquiring Rooting, upgrade chips could only be installed in the same column as others of the same category. However, Rooting eliminates this constraint entirely, allowing for more than four upgrades from one category.
Tactical Retreat
Category: TraversalAcquire cost: 5,000
Installation cost: 5
At times, it becomes necessary to swiftly escape from a situation, and the most effective method to achieve this is through a tactical retreat. With Tactical Retreat, when you perform a backward dash, you will also soar into the air, enabling you to avoid any incoming projectiles that would have otherwise struck you on the ground. Additionally, if you find yourself cornered by multiple foes, this ability allows you to gracefully leap over them.
Glass Vampire
Category: RootkitAcquire cost: 7,500
Install cost: 4
Introducing Glass Vampire, an upgrade tailored for highly skilled players. While it may not rank among the top upgrades, it is particularly well-suited for individuals who possess exceptional expertise. In this game, numerous upgrades focus on maintaining long combos and seamlessly linking attacks, particularly in the Flow category. However, it becomes futile without also unlocking Glass Vampire. This upgrade doubles your combo potential but eliminates the ability to block, rendering it incompatible with the Sword category upgrades mentioned earlier. Nonetheless, if you possess the skill to gracefully maneuver around enemies without relying on blocking, this upgrade is ideal for you.