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# Augment Upgrading & Recycling

Players are able to perform the following actions with Augments:

* Upgrading - in-app feature which allows players to upgrade an Augment’s Class & Variant to a higher quality. Does not apply to summoned or Genesis Augments.
* Recycling - in-app feature which will allow players to exchange Augments for Energy as a form of salvage. Does not apply to summoned or Genesis Augments.