Why Co-op Changes Everything

Crime Simulator supports up to 4 players in co-op. While solo play is viable, co-op doubles payout potential and dramatically reduces risk. More players mean more eyes on security, faster looting, and bigger scores.

But without coordination, co-op can be chaotic and counterproductive.

Role Assignments

Assign roles before each heist for maximum efficiency:

Lockpick (Entry Specialist)

• Best lockpick and hacking tools
• Opens all doors for the team
• Handles electronic security
• Carries the Master Key (if unlocked)

Lookout (Security)

• Watches patrol routes
• Monitors police radio
• Warns team of approaching NPCs
• Carries sleeping gas for emergency neutralization

Hauler (Loot Specialist)

• Largest inventory capacity
• Prioritizes high-value items
• Services item requests (keeps requested items)
• Uses cable ties on subdued NPCs

Driver (Extraction)

• Stays near exit point
• Parks vehicle for quick escape
• Carries backup tools for the team
• Handles police evasion if team is cornered

Communication Protocol

Effective co-op communication follows a simple protocol:

Before the heist (hideout):

• Agree on target house(s)
• Assign roles
• Check everyone has required tools
• Set a hard limit (time or risk level) for extraction

During the heist:

• Call out NPC positions immediately
• Confirm each door is clear before advancing
• Use countdowns for coordinated actions
• Call "hot" for police alert, "cold" for all clear

After the heist:

• Meet at a pre-arranged extraction point
• Do not sell loot individually -- pool and split at hideout
• Plan next target while selling

Advanced Tactics

Split and Conquer

In 2+ player games, splitting up can clear a house faster:

• Player A takes the ground floor
• Player B takes the upper floor
• Player C works the basement

Each player calls out loot locations so the Hauler prioritizes pickups.

Decoy

One player intentionally distracts security while the team loots. The decoy:

• Creates noise outside the house
• Leads police on a chase
• Uses sleeping gas on external patrols
• Retreats once the team signals "clear"

The decoy takes the highest risk but the payoff is a completely unbothered looting experience for the rest of the team.

Multi-House Chains

Once your team is coordinated, chain 3-4 houses in a single outing:

1. Hit house A (low security, quick)
2. Drop loot at a safe spot
3. Hit house B (medium security)
4. Drop again
5. Hit house C (high security if team is ready)
6. Collect all drops and extract

This method triples loot-per-run but requires strong communication and a safe intermediate drop point.

Co-op Quota Pacing

In co-op, quotas scale based on the number of players:

The quota scales but payout potential scales faster. A well-coordinated 4-player team can clear 3-4x the loot of the same number of solo players.

Common Co-op Mistakes

• No role assignment before heist -- wastes time inside
• Splitting loot unevenly -- causes friction, use a shared stash
• One player going Rambo -- alerting police while team is inside
• No extraction plan -- getting caught separately after the heist
• Not sharing tools -- duplicating tool costs across the team