The highly popular indie sensation Schedule I just received its very first content update on the beta branch! While not the massive expansion some players might have been hoping for, this update adds some welcome new features and quality-of-life improvements to the drug empire simulator.
What's New in the Update
The Pawn Shop Opens for Business
The previously inaccessible pawn shop is now fully operational. Here's what you can do there:
- Sell nearly any item (except drugs/product) to Mick at the counter
- Negotiate prices using a new haggling system
- Potentially get between 40%-100% of an item's value (though getting the full amount seems rare)
- Access a new ATM
The pawn shop features some nice decorative touches but serves primarily as a way to offload unwanted items for cash.
Boutique Store with Decorations
The more substantial addition is the new boutique store run by Herbert. This shop allows you to purchase various decorative items for your properties:
- Furniture like grandfather clocks and shelving
- A new safe (functionality not entirely clear yet)
- Lighting options
- Gold bars for the aspiring kingpin
- Custom signs for your businesses
- Alcohol bottles for display (not consumable yet)
Character Customization Items
The boutique also offers new personal accessories:
- Silver and gold watches
- Matching chains to complement your drug lord aesthetic
Placing Decorations
All purchased decorations can be placed in any of your properties or businesses. The custom signage is exciting, allowing players to add some personal branding to their operations.
According to the developer notes, more decorations are planned for the full release of this update in the coming days.
Bug Fixes and Improvements
The update also includes several bug fixes and quality-of-life changes:
- Improved phrasing for customer recommendation dialogues
- Various minor bug fixes (nothing game-changing)
Community Reaction
Initial community response seems mixed. While decorating properties adds a nice personalization element, many players were hoping for more substantial additions to core gameplay systems like police interactions or the rival cartel mechanics.
What's Next?
The developer has hinted that more significant updates may be coming in the future, with these decoration features perhaps being just the first step. Given the game's incredible success and the dedicated solo developer behind it, we can likely expect more substantial additions in the coming months.
Final Thoughts
While this might not be the massive update some players were anticipating, it's a good sign that the developer is actively working on the game and adding new features. The decoration system adds a nice layer of personalization, allowing players to make their drug empire feel more like their own.
For a one-person development team, delivering an update this quickly after the game's explosive launch is impressive. Here's hoping the next update might tackle some of the more complex systems that players are eager to see expanded.
What do you think about Schedule I's first update? Are you excited about decorating your properties, or were you hoping for something different? Let me know in the comments!
Remember to opt into the beta branch if you want to try these features now, or wait for the full release coming in the next few days.
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