Upgrades help you progress faster in the game by enhancing various aspects of your gameplay. They can be purchased using Candy Canes. Candy Canes are earned by mining, but obtaining them isn’t guaranteed — chests are randomly found while mining. Occasionally, a Golden Chest may appear, containing more Candy Canes than a regular chest. Players can increase the amount of Candy Canes obtained by upgrading Candy Cane Boosts, which raises both the quantity of Candy Canes per chest and the chance to receive them overall. This helps you earn more and progress faster.