"Schedule I Patch 5 Updates Game to Version 0.3.3f14, Content Update Coming This Weekend"

Schedule I continues to captivate players with its post-launch updates, following its meteoric rise on Steam. The latest, Patch 5, elevates the drug dealer simulation to version 0.3.3f14. This patch introduces significant enhancements, but the buzz among the community centers around the upcoming first content update, scheduled for release this weekend.

Schedule I has surged to the top of Steam's sales charts, outpacing giants like Monster Hunter Wilds, GTA 5, and Marvel Rivals after becoming a viral sensation across social media platforms, Twitch, and YouTube. In the game, players evolve from petty dealers to powerful kingpins, managing the production and distribution of various drugs within the gritty urban landscape of Hyland Point. Players can expand their empire by acquiring properties, businesses, and hiring employees.

Developed and published by the Australian indie developer Tyler, under the moniker TVGS, Schedule I's launch has been described as "amazing but pretty overwhelming." Tyler expressed his astonishment and gratitude on Reddit, stating, "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."

Patch 5 addresses several critical issues, including employee bugs, multiplayer bugs, and casino bugs. Tyler has also introduced pathfinding validity checks to mitigate crashes, enhancing the overall stability of the game.

Schedule I Update 5 version 0.3.3f14 patch notes:

Tweaks/Improvements

Added an active display setting for players to choose which monitor the game displays on.
Botanists will now automatically transfer product from their supplies to drying racks.
Owned vehicles are now visible on the map app.
Implemented validity checks and failsafes for NPC pathfinding and warping to prevent crashes on certain chipsets.
Refactored employee item movement to enhance efficiency.
Implemented NPC effects culling at a certain distance to boost performance.

Bug Fixes

Fixed an issue where non-host clients couldn't interact with blackjack tables.
Resolved a quest UI bug causing infinite loading screens in multiplayer.
Fixed clipboard selections not reassigning without manual clearing.
Corrected the dealer's premature hand reveal to non-host players in blackjack.
Fixed the first-person jacket appearance.
Addressed the premature awarding of the 'Master Chef' achievement.
Fixed property null references causing multiplayer loading/desync issues.
Made the drying rack 'dry' button non-interactable if the input slot is reserved by an employee.
Corrected NPC 'stay in building' behavior errors for non-host players.
Fixed NPC voiceover emitter null references.

Tyler has promised sneak peeks of the first content update soon, keeping the community engaged and excited.

For those eager to delve deeper into the game, check out IGN's comprehensive Schedule I guide. Learn the art of mixing recipes and creating new blends to maximize profits, discover how to access console commands, and find the quickest way to jump into multiplayer co-op to conquer Hyland Point with friends.