Ready or Not Customization Guide: Unlock All Gear, Skins & Loadouts

In Ready or Not, customization is more than just cosmetic flair—it’s a deep, flexible system that allows players to tailor their entire squad’s appearance and loadout to match their tactical vision. Whether you want to role-play a SWAT veteran or create a highly stylized unit, this guide will walk you through everything you can customize in the game and how to unlock each item.

Ready or Not Customization Guide: Unlock All Gear, Skins & Loadouts
Ready or Not Customization Guide: Unlock All Gear, Skins & Loadouts

How to Access Customization

To begin customizing in Ready or Not, head to the headquarters. Move past the briefing room, then enter the SWAT Unit room. On the left, you’ll find the “modify loadout” and “customize character” stations. These allow you to change gear and appearance for both yourself and your AI teammates.

You can also remove your helmet entirely from the headwear slot—this swaps it for headphones or leaves your head bare. It’s a purely cosmetic choice.

Customization Categories

1. Character Appearance

These changes are purely visual but offer extensive variety:

Clothing

You can customize:

  • Shirts (e.g., Polo, Tactical Shirts)
  • Pants (e.g., Combat Pants, Jeans)
  • Gloves and Boots
  • Belts

Unlock Method: Most are unlocked by completing missions with high rankings (B, A+, or S), while some require Supporter Editions or DLCs like Dark Waters and Home Invasion.

See also: Ready or Not Trophy Guide: How to Unlock All Achievements

Tactical Gear

You can equip:

  • Body armor types
  • Helmets
  • NVG mounts
  • Facewear and Ballistic Masks

Ballistic Masks include four default styles—Mandible, Mandible (OD), Mandible (Tan), and Mandible (HRT)—available immediately without needing to unlock them.

Facewear is equipped through the Anti-Flash Goggles slot. Once selected, you can toggle between multiple goggles including Clear, Tinted, Wine, Gold, and more.

Accessories

Choose from:

  • Tattoos
  • Eyewear (glasses, goggles)
  • Watches (from standard bands to custom tactical timepieces)

Tip: S-Rank performances often unlock unique accessories like the Fallen Officer’s Watch or Tentacle’s Embrace Tattoo.

Some tattoos offer distinct themes—from patriotic art like “Lady Liberty” to surreal styles like “Tentacle’s Embrace.”

Note: Supporter Edition and DLC content cannot be earned through gameplay and must be purchased separately.

2. Loadout Customization

While appearance is for style, your loadout directly affects gameplay.

Primary & Secondary Weapons

Select from:

  • Assault Rifles (e.g., MK18)
  • SMGs, Shotguns, Launchers
  • Pistols

Attachments

Customize each weapon with:

  • Sights
  • Muzzles
  • Underbarrel accessories
  • Overbarrel attachments
  • Stock components
  • Ammunition types

Weapon Attachment Categories:

  • Sights: Red dot, holographic, and other optics to enhance targeting
  • Muzzles: Suppressors or compensators to modify recoil and noise
  • Underbarrel: Tactical grips or launchers
  • Overbarrel: Additional visual or functional mods
  • Ammunition: Choose from AP, FMJ, JHP depending on your mission goals
  • Stock Attachments: Influence handling and aim control

Note: Nearly all weapons and attachments appear to be unlocked by default, giving you full control from the start.

See also: Stolen Valor Mission Guide Ready or Not – Full Walkthrough

Deployables & Equipment

  • Choose between tactical items like door wedges, flashbangs, and C2 charges.

Ammo Customization

  • Select between types for both sidearms and primaries.

Presets & AI Customization

You don’t need to redo each teammate’s loadout from scratch. Use the preset system to save a preferred setup and apply it across AI teammates like Alpha, Bravo, Charlie, and David. This saves time and ensures unit consistency during operations.

Unlock Requirements by Category

Here’s a quick summarized of key cosmetics and how to unlock them:

CategoryItem ExamplesHow to Unlock
ShirtsGX Combat Shirt, SWAT ’99 BDUB Grade on Relapse, Complete all Main Levels
PantsOlympus OTP Pants, Denim JeansB Grade on Valley of the Dolls
GlovesMetzal Belay, NymixB on Carriers of the Vine, All Main Levels
BootsSWAT ’99 Boots, Trout XAComplete all missions, B on Valley of the Dolls
BeltsFISA Battle Belt, SWAT ‘99 PatrolSupporter Edition, All Main Levels
ArmorBDRTAC Plate, Shaw ConceptsB on Rust Belt, Carriers of the Vine
HelmetsMICH Ballistic, ERT CarbonAll Main Levels, Home Invasion DLC
FacewearFM53, Goggles (Gold)Supporter Edition, Unlocked by Default
NVGsPVS7, GPNVG TanAll Main Levels, Supporter Edition
Ballistic MasksMandible VariantsAll Unlocked by Default
TattoosCarrier, Tentacle’s EmbraceS Ranks, Dark Waters DLC
EyewearRound Spectacles, Wrap AroundS on Ides of March, The Spider
WatchesDiver’s Compass, Grandfather’sS on Hide and Seek, A+ on Thank You

Note: All armor skins are purely cosmetic. You can wear any visual set with any armor type—light, medium, or heavy.

Tips for Unlocking Customizations

If you’re aiming to collect every cosmetic:

  • Strive for S Ranks: Most tattoos and rare gear are locked behind this top-tier rating.
  • Complete All 18 Main Missions: Essential for full SWAT ’99 set and other top-tier gear.
  • Check DLC Access: Items from Dark Waters and Home Invasion DLC are only available if installed.
  • Use Appropriate Loadouts: Tactical, non-lethal, and clean arrest-focused play can help boost rankings.

Mission grades are based on factors like arrest count, force used, civilian safety, and objective completion.

  • S Grade: Clean, no-fail runs with arrests over kills
  • A+/B Grade: Good performance with a few errors or minor use of force

The hardest item to earn is the Developer’s Ruined Watch—requiring you to complete Permadeath Mode without dying and without losing any officer across the entire game.

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Whether you’re customizing for immersion or expression, Ready or Not offers one of the most detailed gear systems in tactical shooters. From military-grade NVGs to stylized tattoos, your squad can look and play the part. Focus on clean mission execution, aim for high rankings, and you’ll unlock everything Ready or Not has to offer. Play Now!

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