Upgrade system

is one of the core game mechanics in Disney Speedstorm. It allows players to empower their Racers and get advantage while competing against AI controlled characters in various Singleplayer campaigns and other players in Ranked Multiplayer.
==Overview==
All characters in the roster have 5 statistics: Top Speed, Acceleration, Handling, Boost and Combat. Each of them is responsible for enhancing one of the aspects of racing: 
The bigger the numbers for each statistics, the stronger the character is. 
There are 2 ways to empower Racers:
#Upgrading character level and Increasing Star Tier;
#Adding Crew Members.
===01: Upgrading character level and Increasing Star Tier===
Each new upgrade level enhances ONE statistics which rotate every 5 levels (5 statistics = 5 levels). Each Class has a different sequence, but they all increase one of the numbers with each upgrade level. The statistics that is about to be increased has an extra +number next to it.
*Upgrading Racers is available from the beginning of the game. 
*A certain Upgrade level is required to complete missions in various Game modes such as Starter Circuit, Season Tour and Limited Events.
*Upgrading Racers requires Upgrade Coins and Racer Shards.
*If a player runs out of Upgrade Coins but has the required number of Racer Shards to reach the next level, it is possible to use Tokens instead of Upgrade Coins to reach the next Racer Upgrade Level.
*All Racer Rarities have the same number of Upgrade Coins required.
====Increasing Star Tier====
Star Tier is how many stars the Racer has. Each Racer starts with 1 star after they are unlocked on level 1, and players build their way up to increase it. The Star Tier increases along with the Upgrade level automatically.
Increasing the Star Tier provides the following perks:
#Star Tier 3, 4 and 5 unlock extra spots for Crew Members.
#Star Tier 2 unlocks Unique Skills while Star Tier 3, 4 and 5 increase their level.
#Each Star Tier empowers 2/4 common Skills and increases their level.
The table below provides information on the dependence between the Star Tier and the other points:
Star Tier	Crew Slots Number	Unique Skill Level	Common Skills 2/4
★☆☆☆☆ 	1 ⬠ 	☒ 	POW1
★★☆☆☆ 	1 ⬠ 	POW1 	POW2
★★★☆☆ 	2 ⬠ 	POW2 	POW3
★★★★☆ 	3 ⬠ 	POW3 	POW4
★★★★★ 	4 ⬠ 	POW4 	POW5
===02: Crew Members===
Crew Members amplify Racer statistics and boost Skills. Unlocking Crew Members works the same way as unlocking Racers with Shards from Game modes, Shop or Boxes.
#Common Crew increase 2 statistics and boost 1 common skill.
#Rare Crew increase 3 statistics and boost 1 common skill.
#Epic Crew increase all statistics, start the race with 1 common skill and boost the Unique skill.
==Statistics increase when increasing character level==
There are 5 stats each character has, and each of them is increased every 5 levels on rotation. Depending on the Class, the sequence is slightly different. Level 50 increases 2 stats at once as it is the last upgrade level.
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