Developer Tyler has unveiled the eagerly awaited 0.3.4 update for Schedule I, the viral hit drug dealer simulator, following a brief testing phase. The update, detailed in Steam patch notes, marks the first significant content expansion since the game's explosive early access launch on March 24. This update brings a functional pawn shop, boutique store, various wall decorations, and more, enhancing the game's immersive world.
In a heartfelt message on Steam, Tyler expressed his apologies for the delay in rolling out the update, citing ongoing adjustments to the update and testing process. He reassured the community that future updates would be smoother and more timely, with larger monthly updates planned to start next month.
Looking ahead, Tyler outlined his focus on addressing remaining bugs, emphasizing the following priorities:
- Ensuring employee performance is consistent and error-free.
- Resolving issues with save game corruption and disappearance, with insights from Valve to improve the save file format for better compatibility with Steam Cloud saves.
- Reducing disconnections and improving loading times in multiplayer mode.
Additionally, Tyler aims to enhance the game's optimization and secure Steam Deck verification as soon as possible, using the latter as a performance benchmark.
For those eager to dive deeper into the game, IGN's Schedule I guide offers comprehensive insights on mastering the basics of mixing recipes, creating profitable blends, accessing console commands, and the fastest route to engaging in multiplayer co-op to dominate Hyland Point alongside 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 virtually 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
- Enhanced the counteroffer product selection interface.
- Refined phrasing for customer recommendation dialogue.
- Increased jar stack size to 20.
- Implemented additional null checks and validity checks.
- Supplier meeting icons in the map app now display the supplier's name.
- Removed the cooldown timer for requesting a meeting with a supplier.
- Time skips (e.g., sleeping) now impact the supplier meeting countdown.
Bug fixes
- Fixed delivery destination dropdown overflowing outside of the phone screen.
- Resolved issues with player lists sometimes not clearing properly when exiting to the menu.
- Corrected a problem where non-host clients sometimes did not receive 'on day pass' and 'on week pass' events.
- Fixed a bug allowing item slot filters to be bypassed by swapping items.
The game is both developed and published by TVGS, the Australian indie developer led by Tyler, who described the game's explosive launch as "amazing but pretty overwhelming." In a reddit post, Tyler shared his surprise and gratitude for the overwhelming response, emphasizing his commitment to addressing bugs and rolling out content updates promptly.
