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

Schedule I, the drug dealer simulation game, has been riding a wave of success since its viral launch on Steam, and it's not slowing down. The latest update, Patch 5, brings the game to version 0.3.3f14, and while it includes several crucial improvements, the excitement is palpable as the developer, TVGS, announces the first content update is slated for release this weekend.

Currently topping the sales charts on Steam, Schedule I has outshone major titles like Monster Hunter Wilds, GTA 5, and Marvel Rivals, thanks to its viral spread across social media platforms, Twitch, and YouTube. In the game, players start as small-time dealers and work their way up to becoming drug kingpins in the gritty city of Hyland Point, expanding their empire through properties, businesses, and a network of employees.

TVGS, the Australian indie developer behind Schedule I, has expressed astonishment at the game's explosive reception. "I never expected this kind of response!" Tyler, the developer, shared on Reddit. "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 a variety of issues, including employee bugs, multiplayer bugs, and casino bugs. Tyler has also introduced pathfinding validity checks aimed at preventing crashes, demonstrating a commitment to enhancing the game's stability and performance.

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 now automatically move product from their supplies to drying racks.
• Owned vehicles are now visible on the map app.
• Implemented validity checks/failsafes for NPC pathfinding and warping to prevent crashes on certain chipsets (special thanks to Chi Chi on Discord for identifying this issue).
• Refactored employee item movement behavior to improve efficiency.
• Implemented NPC effects culling at a certain distance to boost performance.

Bug fixes

• Fixed non-host clients sometimes unable to hit/stand in blackjack.
• Resolved a quest UI bug causing infinite loading screens in multiplayer.
• Fixed clipboard selections not reassigning without first manually clearing the existing selection (employee beds, botanist supplies, etc).
• Corrected the dealer sometimes revealing its hand prematurely to non-host players in blackjack.
• Fixed first-person jacket appearance issues.
• Addressed the 'Master Chef' achievement being awarded prematurely.
• Fixed property null references causing multiplayer loading/desync issues.
• The drying rack 'dry' button is now 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 teased that sneak peeks of the upcoming content update will be shared soon, keeping the community eagerly anticipating what's next.

For those looking to dive deeper, check out IGN's comprehensive Schedule I guide. It covers essential tips on mixing recipes and creating new blends to maximize profit, accessing console commands, and the fastest way to jump into multiplayer co-op to conquer Hyland Point with friends.