--- title: "Teardown: Complete Heist & Destruction Guide" game: "Teardown" game_url: "https://qna.gg/games/teardown" author: "Qloud" author_url: "https://qna.gg/players/Qloud" summary: "How to plan and pull off Teardown heists: the alarm timer and why preparation is everything, tool-by-tool advice, upgrade priorities, campaign structure, the DLC lineup, and the new 12-player multiplayer added in 2026.…" url: "https://qna.gg/g/teardown-complete-heist-destruction-guide-6019a9ea" published: "2026-09-27T17:05:53.794Z" updated: "2026-09-27T17:05:53.794Z" source: "QnA.GG" --- # Teardown: Complete Heist & Destruction Guide How to plan and pull off Teardown heists: the alarm timer and why preparation is everything, tool-by-tool advice, upgrade priorities, campaign structure, the DLC lineup, and the new 12-player multiplayer added in 2026. *Researched September 2026 — current as of the multiplayer era (PC multiplayer since March 12, 2026; Relics of Barkuna DLC June 10, 2026; Greenwash Gambit multiplayer support August 18, 2026; console multiplayer September 2026). Live games change; check the linked sources if something differs.* --- ## Quick Start 1. **Plan before you trigger the alarm.** Most heist missions start a countdown once you grab an alarmed target. Everything you do *before* that is free time. 2. **Build your route first.** Knock holes in walls, line up vehicles, place ramps and planks, and clear obstacles before touching any target. 3. **Learn the timer.** Once the alarm trips you have a short window (about a minute on standard missions) to finish and reach the escape vehicle. 4. **Use vehicles as tools.** Cranes, trucks, excavators and boats can demolish walls, carry objects, or bridge gaps. 5. **Collect valuables.** They're scattered in levels and give money for tool upgrades. 6. **Upgrade tools early.** More ammo and range makes planning easier. 7. **Watch for special hazards.** Security robots, water, fire alarms and other mission-specific systems change the rules. 8. **Save on your own terms.** Missions are replayable from the hub, so experiment freely — a failed attempt still teaches you the level. --- ## Core Mechanics ### Alarm & escape - Some objectives are **alarmed** — picking them up starts the timer. - Some are **unalarmed** — you can take them anytime. - Some missions require you to reach an **escape vehicle** at the end. ### Destruction - Everything is voxel-based and physically simulated. - Material strength matters: wood and glass break easily; concrete and metal need stronger tools or explosives. - Fire spreads and can damage or destroy structures — and trigger fire alarms in some missions. ### Vehicles - Drive vehicles to destroy walls or carry objects. - Cranes and trucks can lift and move heavy objects. - Boats open up routes in water-heavy levels. --- ## Tools & Upgrades | Tool | Use | Upgrade priority | |---|---|---| | **Sledgehammer** | Breaks weak materials | Medium | | **Spray can** | Marks routes and walls | Low | | **Fire extinguisher** | Puts out fires | Medium | | **Blowtorch** | Cuts metal and harder materials | High | | **Plank** | Build bridges and ramps | High | | **Shotgun** | Breaks walls quickly | Medium | | **Pipe bomb** | Small explosive | Medium | | **Bomb** | Big explosive | High | | **Rifle** | Long-range shots | Medium | | **Rocket launcher** | Heavy destruction | High | - Upgrades are bought with money earned from missions and valuables. - **Priority:** ammo capacity for planks, bombs and blowtorch. Art Vandals adds the **Paperboy Gun** and **Jackhammer** as new tools. --- ## Campaign Structure - The main campaign has **40 missions**. - Missions are unlocked via the hub (your computer/office), where clients send jobs. - Locations include Löckelle Municipality, Hollowrock Island, Evertides Mall, the Muratori Islands and Cullington. - Missions vary: heists, demolition jobs, stealing cars, destroying evidence, and escaping robots. - The story involves revenge, betrayal and insurance fraud. ### Mission types | Type | Goal | Tip | |---|---|---| | **Heist** | Steal targets without getting caught | Plan route before triggering alarm | | **Demolition** | Destroy buildings | Use explosives and vehicles | | **Retrieval** | Collect items | Map out efficient paths | | **Escape** | Get to a vehicle | Clear route beforehand | --- ## Planning a Heist (step by step) 1. **Scout** — explore the level and mark alarmed targets. 2. **Find the escape vehicle** (if required). 3. **Create shortcuts** — break walls, place planks, move vehicles. 4. **Test your route** (without triggering the alarm). 5. **Pick up unalarmed targets first**. 6. **Trigger the alarm** and follow your route. 7. **Escape** before the timer runs out. --- ## Worked Example: A Typical Multi-Target Heist Say a mission asks for four alarmed targets spread across a waterfront, plus an escape vehicle on the far side. 1. **Walk the whole map first.** Note each target, the escape point, and every obstacle between them (walls, fences, water, height changes). 2. **Order the targets.** The first target you grab should be the one farthest from the escape, so the route after the alarm always moves *toward* the exit. 3. **Cut straight lines.** Blow or hammer holes so the path between targets is as direct as possible. Every door, staircase and corner you remove saves seconds. 4. **Pre-place vehicles.** Park a vehicle next to the second or third target if the distance is long. Point it in the direction you'll drive. 5. **Bridge the gaps.** Planks across water or rooftops beat walking round. Test them — a sagging plank that drops you in water costs the run. 6. **Dry run.** Walk (or drive) the whole route once without touching a target. Time it in your head. 7. **Execute.** Grab the first target and don't improvise — follow the route you built. If you fail, you now know exactly which segment was too slow. Fix that segment and retry. This loop — scout, build, test, execute — is Teardown. --- ## Hazards & Security Systems | Hazard | What it does | Counter | |---|---|---| | **Alarmed targets** | Start the escape timer when taken | Take them last, in route order | | **Fire alarms** | In some missions, fire in the wrong place triggers the alarm | Avoid fire near alarm systems; keep the extinguisher equipped | | **Security robots** | Later missions add patrolling or hunting robots | Learn their routes, break line of sight, use walls as shields | | **Water** | Slows you down and blocks land routes | Plan bridges or boats | | **Heavy materials** | Concrete and metal resist hammers | Blowtorch, bombs or vehicles | --- ## Performance Notes - Teardown's voxel physics is demanding; very large collapses and big fires cause frame drops on any PC. - If a level stutters during destruction, lower the graphics quality preset first, then reduce resolution. Keep an eye on smoke and fire, which are the most expensive effects. - Big multiplayer lobbies with lots of simultaneous destruction are heavier than single-player; the developers recommend 2–4 players for the Greenwash Gambit co-op campaign. --- ## DLC Lineup | DLC | Release | Notes | |---|---|---| | **Art Vandals** | December 2022 | Free mini-campaign (5 missions in Tilläggaryd), Paperboy Gun and Jackhammer | | **Time Campers** | November 2023 | Released alongside console versions | | **Löckelle Motor Park** | December 2023 | Originally pre-order exclusive, later free | | **Folkrace** | June 2024 | Racing-focused DLC | | **The Greenwash Gambit** | June 2025 | Space adventure with anti-gravity crystals; multiplayer since August 2026 | | **Relics of Barkuna** | June 2026 | Exploration/puzzles, relics and the Great Gem; single-player at launch | --- ## Multiplayer (2026) Released on PC **March 12, 2026**: - Up to **12 players**. - **Full base campaign in co-op**. - **Modes:** Treasure Thieves, Deathmatch, Team Deathmatch, Capture the Flag. - **Maps:** Splitfield Estate and Cratertown. - **Mods:** Growing library of multiplayer-compatible mods. - **Greenwash Gambit** multiplayer added August 18, 2026 (all players need the DLC). - A **racing mode** is planned for later in 2026. - Console multiplayer followed in September 2026 (cross-platform play was not planned, per Wikipedia). ### Multiplayer tips - 2–4 players is the recommended size for campaign co-op. - Assign roles: one scout, one builder, one driver. - Communicate before triggering alarms. --- ## Sandbox & Modding - **Sandbox mode** gives unlimited resources. - **Modding:** Use the same editor as the developers. Lua scripting and Steam Workshop integration. - **Summer Modding Contest 2026** theme was "The Grand Break-in" (deadline August 2, 2026). --- ## Common Mistakes to Avoid - **Triggering the alarm too early.** - **Not testing your route.** - **Wasting explosives.** - **Setting fires you can't control.** - **Ignoring vehicles.** - **Not collecting valuables.** --- ## Advanced Tips - **Use planks to bridge gaps** and create shortcuts. - **Use vehicles as battering rams.** - **Stack targets near your route** before triggering alarms. - **Chain explosions** carefully. - **Use water** to stop fires. - **Use sandbox to practice** destruction and route planning. --- ## FAQ **Is Teardown multiplayer?** Yes, since March 12, 2026 on PC (up to 12 players). **How many missions are in the campaign?** 40. **What's the best tool?** Depends on mission; planks, bombs and blowtorch are commonly most useful. **Can I play DLC in multiplayer?** Greenwash Gambit supports multiplayer; Relics of Barkuna is single-player at launch. **Is Teardown on consoles?** Yes, on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S since November 2023 (ports published by Saber Interactive). Console multiplayer arrived in September 2026; cross-platform play was not planned. **Does Teardown support mods?** Yes, via Steam Workshop. --- ## Sources - [Teardown on Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1167630/Teardown/) - [Steam news for Teardown (multiplayer, DLCs)](https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1167630) - [Teardown — Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teardown_(video_game))