"Schedule I Update 0.3.4: New Pawn Shop, 'Fancy Stuff' Added"

Developer Tyler has released the highly anticipated 0.3.4 update for Schedule I, following a successful testing phase. This update, detailed in the Steam patch notes, marks the first major content expansion for the game, which initially launched to overwhelming success on Steam's early access on March 24. The update introduces a variety of new features including a functional pawn shop, a boutique store, and various wall decorations, enhancing the immersive experience of this viral drug dealer simulator.

In a post on Steam, Tyler expressed his apologies for the delay in releasing the update, attributing it to the ongoing refinement of the update and testing process. He reassured the community that future updates will be more streamlined and timely, starting with larger monthly updates from next month.

Looking ahead, Tyler outlined his priorities for the next phase of development, focusing on resolving remaining bugs. Key areas of concern include ensuring employee consistency, preventing save game corruption, and minimizing disconnections and loading issues in multiplayer. He also aims to optimize the game's performance and achieve Steam Deck verification, which will serve as a performance benchmark.

For those eager to delve deeper into Schedule I, check out IGN's Schedule I guide. This comprehensive resource covers the essentials of mixing recipes, creating profitable blends, accessing console commands, and the fastest way to engage in multiplayer co-op to dominate Hyland Point alongside friends.

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 collection.
• 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 display 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 chart upon its launch, surpassing giants like Monster Hunter Wilds, GTA 5, and Marvel Rivals, fueled by its viral spread across social media, Twitch, and YouTube. In the game, players start as small-time drug dealers in the gritty city of Hyland Point, with the goal of ascending to become a powerful kingpin, managing the production and distribution of various drugs, and expanding their empire through properties, businesses, and employees.

Developed and published by TVGS, the Australian indie developer Tyler, who goes by the moniker, described the game's explosive launch as "amazing but pretty overwhelming." In a Reddit post, Tyler shared his astonishment at the game's reception, 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."