The highly anticipated 0.3.4 update for the viral hit game, Schedule I, developed by indie creator Tyler, has now been released to all players following a short testing phase. The update, detailed in the Steam patch notes, introduces a host of new features and enhancements to the drug dealer simulator that has taken the gaming world by storm.
Launched in early access on Steam on March 24, Schedule I quickly became a top seller, outpacing major titles such as Monster Hunter Wilds, GTA 5, and Marvel Rivals. The game's success was fueled by its viral spread across platforms like social media, Twitch, and YouTube. In Schedule I, players start as small-time dealers in the gritty city of Hyland Point, working their way up to becoming a drug empire kingpin by manufacturing and distributing various substances, expanding their operations with properties, businesses, and employees.
In a Steam post, Tyler expressed his gratitude and apologized for the delay in the update's release, stating, "I'm still ironing out the update/testing process." He reassured the community that future updates would be more streamlined, promising larger monthly updates starting next month. Tyler also outlined his focus on addressing remaining bugs, prioritizing issues such as employee functionality, save game integrity, and multiplayer connectivity. He mentioned working with Valve to enhance the save file format for better compatibility with Steam Cloud saves and to reduce corruption risks. Additionally, Tyler aims to optimize the game and achieve Steam Deck verification, using it as a performance benchmark.
The 0.3.4 update brings significant new content to Schedule I, including the functional Bleuballs Boutique and Pawn Shop, where players can sell various items to Mick. New decorative items such as wooden and metal signs, wall-mounted shelves, safes, wall lamps, a grandfather clock, and various luxury items like Ol' Man Jimmy's Whiskey, Château La Peepee, Brut du Gloop, watches, chains, gold bars, paintings, and even toilets have been added. While some items like liquor are currently decorative, they are slated to become functional in future updates.
Improvements in this update include enhancements to the counteroffer product selection interface, customer recommendation dialogue, increased jar stack size, additional null and validity checks, and better supplier meeting icons and timers. Several bugs have also been addressed, such as issues with the delivery destination dropdown, player lists, non-host client events, and item slot filters.
For those looking to dive deeper into Schedule I, IGN's Schedule I guide offers comprehensive insights into mixing recipes, creating new blends for maximum profit, accessing console commands, and engaging in multiplayer co-op to conquer Hyland Point with friends.
Tyler, the solo developer behind Schedule I, expressed his astonishment at the game's explosive launch in a reddit post, saying, "I never expected this kind of response! At the moment I’m just trying to stay focused and get patches out ASAP. Also looking forward to getting started on content updates as soon as all major bugs are patched."
As Schedule I continues to evolve, players can look forward to more exciting updates and the opportunity to build their drug empire in the ever-expanding world of Hyland Point.
