As of April 2025, Schedule 1 remains in early access, with its full release anticipated around March 2027. The development roadmap is ambitious, featuring both confirmed updates and speculative additions. Here’s an overview of what’s planned and proposed:
Confirmed Upcoming Features
The developer, TVGS, has outlined several key updates expected during the early access period:
- Map Expansions: New areas in the southwest and northeast of Hyland Point, introducing fresh locations and points of interest.
- New Drugs & Production Processes: Additions like MDMA, heroin, and other substances, each with unique manufacturing mechanics.
- Expanded Customer & Supplier Networks: Increased variety in clientele and suppliers, enhancing the game’s economic complexity.
- Property Customization & Renovation: Options to personalize and upgrade properties, affecting both aesthetics and functionality.
- Cartel Interactions: Introduction of rival cartels, leading to potential conflicts and strategic alliances.
- Weather Systems: Dynamic weather affecting gameplay and NPC behaviors.
- Fishing Minigame: A leisure activity allowing players to fish, adding variety to gameplay.
- Steam Deck Support: Optimizations to ensure smooth gameplay on the Steam Deck platform.
Speculative Features (Under Consideration)
Based on the official Trello board and community discussions, several features are being considered, though not yet confirmed:
- Graffiti Mechanics: Ability to tag areas, potentially influencing territory control.
- Traveling Customers: NPCs moving through the city, offering dynamic sales opportunities.
- Sewer Network: Underground routes for stealthy movement and operations.
- Property “Heat” Levels: Mechanics where properties attract law enforcement attention based on activities.
- Firing Range & Shooting Minigame: Areas to practice and improve combat skills.
- Parkour System: Enhanced movement options for navigating the environment.
- Police Evidence Room: Feature allowing players to recover confiscated items.
- Custom Packaging & Labels: Personalization of product appearance for branding or deception.
- Voice Chat & Emotes: Improved communication tools for multiplayer interactions.
Update Schedule
The first significant post-launch update is scheduled for May 2025, with subsequent updates planned monthly. These updates aim to introduce new content, address bugs, and refine gameplay based on community feedback.
Stay Updated
For the latest developments, you can monitor the official Trello board and join the community on Discord:
- Trello: Schedule 1 Roadmap
- Discord: Schedule 1 Community
As Schedule 1 continues its development journey, players can look forward to a richer, more immersive experience in the evolving world of Hyland Point.