Choose a source
Pebbles pay for vehicle upgrades at the Mechanic. Discovery rewards and first wildlife photographs help fund early purchases; meteorites provide another source as you explore.
| Source | Reference reward |
|---|---|
| Crate | 5 Pebbles for a paying crate |
| Scenic point | 15 Pebbles |
| Cabin or area Mechanic | 10 Pebbles for a qualifying first visit |
| Challenge trail | 15, 25 or 40 Pebbles; see the trail |
| Item recovery | 25 Pebbles |
| First photo of a species | Varies by species |
| Meteorite | 15–80 Pebbles before helper sharing |
Challenge rewards after the October update
Update 26.10.16_57fb763 fixes missing Pebbles on later completions of recovery missions and challenge trails. These activities can therefore be repeated for currency; older claims that every trail and recovery pays only once are outdated. The update does not promise another copy of a vehicle or cosmetic unlock.
Upgrade one vehicle at a time
The recorded total for all upgrades on one vehicle is 675 Pebbles. Purchases belong to that vehicle, so compare your next required stage with the reward of a nearby objective before spending.