Teardown

Teardown is a physics sandbox in which almost every wall and object can become part of a plan. You take on jobs for a struggling demolition company and prepare heists by taking buildings apart, moving vehicles around and building your own escape routes. The destructible voxel world is the game's most important tool.

Early Access since Oct 29, 2020 on PC. The full PC version was released on Apr 21, 2022. On Nov 15, 2023, the native console versions for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S followed.

Teardown has been released for PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. There are no native versions for PS4, Xbox One or Nintendo Switch. On PC, the Steam Workshop and extensive modding tools are included. On consoles, selected free mod packs are available instead.

Walls, railings and entire structures can be altered with tools, explosives or heavy vehicles. Fire, smoke, water and flying debris affect the environment. Instead of looking for a set path, you can create your own route through the terrain.

Time Campers adds a Western campaign to the game. Folkrace focuses on chaotic motorsport. The Greenwash Gambit takes you into a space story with altered gravity, while Relics of Barkuna combines exploration and puzzles in destructible jungle ruins. The free add-on campaign Art Vandals adds further missions.

The minimum requirements are Windows 10, a quad-core processor, 8 GB RAM, a GeForce GTX 1060 with 4 GB video memory or a comparable model, and 12 GB of free storage. Integrated graphics are not supported. Tuxedo Labs recommends an Intel Core i7 and a GeForce GTX 1080.

The campaign includes around 40 missions with different objectives. Often you prepare everything calmly first, then reach several objects within a tight time window. Hidden valuables help you upgrade your tools. The mission structure combines free destruction with planning and time pressure.

In sandbox mode, the locations are ready for free experimentation. You can build, destroy and try out vehicles with unlimited resources. Creative Mode extends destruction with your own constructions, which you can save and later place in the game world.

Teardown supports online sessions with up to twelve players. Together you can play campaign missions, explore sandbox maps or try out competitive modes. Multiplayer is a free part of the main game. Local split-screen and crossplay between platforms are not supported.

In a shared campaign, the host's save game determines which missions are available. Only this save game is updated. Anyone who joins keeps their own single-player progress unchanged. Online play on consoles requires the relevant multiplayer membership.

The built-in editor and Lua scripts let you create your own maps, tools, vehicles and game modes. On Steam, community add-ons can be obtained via the Workshop. Multiplayer mods must be adapted to the newer scripting interface, as older single-player scripts are not automatically network-capable.

The Greenwash Gambit supports multiplayer over the network as well as single-player. The co-op version of the space campaign is available for PC and consoles. For the other three paid story expansions, there is no equivalent commitment.

The Standard version includes the main game. The Deluxe Edition adds Time Campers and Folkrace. The Ultimate Edition, or the Season Pass, also includes The Greenwash Gambit and Relics of Barkuna. The four expansions remain distinct add-on content separate from the main game.

The game world is based on a proprietary voxel and physics engine from Tuxedo Labs. On PC, DirectX 12 is available, along with upscaling via NVIDIA DLSS and AMD FSR. The destructible objects react to impacts, collisions, fire and gravity.

The PC version offers German on-screen text and eight other supported languages. Teardown can be played on PC with keyboard and mouse or a controller. On consoles, the controls are designed for gamepads.

Teardown rewards players who like to solve problems in roundabout ways: a hole you blast in the wall can be more useful than any door. The campaign combines this principle with time pressure, while sandbox, co-op and mods leave room for free experimentation.