The highly anticipated 0.3.4 update for the viral hit drug dealer simulator, Schedule I, has been released by developer Tyler after a brief testing period. The update, detailed in the Steam patch notes, marks the first major content expansion since the game's explosive early access launch on March 24.
In his Steam post, Tyler expressed regret for the delay in rolling out the update, stating, "I'm still ironing out the update/testing process." He reassured players that larger monthly updates will streamline the process starting next month, promising smoother and more timely releases.
Looking ahead, Tyler outlined his focus on addressing remaining bugs as top priorities, including:
- Ensuring employees work consistently and without issues.
- Preventing save game corruption or disappearance, with insights from Valve on improving the save file format for better compatibility with Steam Cloud and less susceptibility to corruption.
- Reducing disconnections and loading issues in multiplayer.
Additionally, Tyler aims to enhance optimization and secure Steam Deck verification for Schedule I, using it as a benchmark for performance.
For those looking to delve deeper into the game, check out IGN's Schedule I guide, which covers the basics of mixing recipes, creating new blends to maximize profit, accessing console commands, and the fastest ways to enter multiplayer co-op to conquer Hyland Point with friends.
**Schedule I version 0.3.4 patch notes:** -----------------------------------------Additions
- Added Bleuballs Boutique interior and functionality.
- Added Pawn Shop interior and functionality. You can now sell almost anything (excluding product) to Mick at the pawn shop.
- Added wooden sign.
- Added metal sign.
- Added wall-mounted shelf.
- Added safe.
- Added antique wall lamp.
- Added modern wall lamp.
- Added grandfather clock.
- Added Ol' Man Jimmy's Whiskey. Liquor is decorative for now but will become functional in a future update.
- Added Château La Peepee.
- Added Brut du Gloop.
- Added silver watch.
- Added gold watch.
- Added silver chain.
- Added gold chain.
- Added gold bar.
- Added 6 different paintings for you to collect.
- Added toilet (pre-owned).
- Added golden toilet.
Tweaks/Improvements
- Improved the counteroffer product selection interface.
- Enhanced phrasing for customer recommendation dialogue.
- Increased jar stack size to 20.
- Added extra null checks and validity checks.
- Supplier meeting icons in the map app now include the supplier's name.
- Removed the cooldown timer for requesting a meeting with a supplier.
- Time skips (e.g., sleeping) now affect the supplier meeting countdown.
Bug fixes
- Fixed delivery destination dropdown overflowing outside of phone screen.
- Fixed player lists sometimes not clearing properly when exiting to menu.
- Fixed non-host clients sometimes not receiving 'on day pass' and 'on week pass' events.
- Fixed a bug where item slot filters could be bypassed by swapping items.
Schedule I soared to the top of Steam's sales charts upon its launch, outpacing major titles like Monster Hunter Wilds, GTA 5, and Marvel Rivals after going viral on social media, Twitch, and YouTube. In the game, players start as small-time drug dealers and work their way up to becoming kingpins, managing the production and distribution of various drugs in the gritty city of Hyland Point. Players can expand their empire by acquiring properties, businesses, and hiring employees.
Developed and published by the Australian indie developer TVGS, known as Tyler, he described the game's explosive launch as "amazing but pretty overwhelming." In a Reddit post, Tyler shared his surprise at the game's reception, 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."