Steam Viral Hit Reaches Version 0.3.3f14 with Schedule I Patch 5, Awaits First Content Update This Weekend

Schedule I, the viral hit on Steam, continues to evolve with the release of Patch 5, bringing the game to version 0.3.3f14. This latest update follows the game's overnight success, which saw it climb to the top of Steam's sales charts, surpassing heavyweights like Monster Hunter Wilds, GTA 5, and Marvel Rivals. Developed and published by the Australian indie developer Tyler, known as TVGS, Schedule I has captivated players worldwide with its unique premise of rising from a small-time drug dealer to a kingpin in the gritty city of Hyland Point.

Tyler expressed his astonishment at the game's explosive launch on Reddit, stating, "I never expected this kind of response! At the moment I’m just trying to stay focussed and get patches out ASAP. Also looking forward to getting started on content updates as soon as all major bugs are patched." True to his word, Patch 5 addresses numerous bugs and introduces several improvements, setting the stage for the game's first content update scheduled for this weekend.

Schedule I Update 5 version 0.3.3f14 Patch Notes:

Tweaks/Improvements:

• Added an active display setting to choose which monitor the game displays on.
• Botanists will now automatically move 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, especially on certain chipsets (thanks to Chi Chi on Discord for the heads-up).
• Refactored employee item movement behavior to enhance efficiency.
• Implemented NPC effects culling at a distance to boost performance.

Bug Fixes:

• Fixed an issue where non-host clients couldn't hit or stand in blackjack.
• Resolved a quest UI bug that caused infinite loading screens in multiplayer.
• Fixed clipboard selections not reassigning without first clearing existing selections (employee beds, botanist supplies, etc.).
• Corrected the dealer's premature hand reveal to non-host players in blackjack.
• Fixed the first-person jacket appearance issue.
• Addressed the premature rewarding of the 'Master Chef' achievement.
• Fixed property null references causing multiplayer loading and 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 emitters throwing null references.

Tyler has also teased that sneak peeks of the upcoming content update will be shared soon, adding to the excitement surrounding Schedule I. For those looking to delve deeper into the game, IGN's comprehensive Schedule I guide offers insights into mixing recipes, creating profitable blends, accessing console commands, and the fastest way to start multiplayer co-op to dominate Hyland Point with friends.