If you've been browsing Steam, Twitch, or gaming YouTube recently, you've likely encountered Schedule I, an indie drug dealer simulation game that has skyrocketed to become the top-selling title on Valve's platform. Surpassing heavyweights like Monster Hunter Wilds, GTA 5, and Marvel Rivals, Schedule I has taken the gaming world by storm after going viral on social media.
Launched just last week, Schedule I quickly climbed to the top of Valve's best-selling and most-played charts. Here's the official description:
From small-time dope pusher to kingpin - manufacture and distribute a range of drugs throughout the grungy city of Hyland Point. Expand your empire with properties, businesses, employees and more.
Developed and published by TVGS, known as Tyler, who recently shared his thoughts on Reddit about Schedule I's explosive launch:
“Honestly it’s amazing but pretty overwhelming,” Tyler said. “I never expected this kind of response! At the moment I’m just trying to stay focussed and get patches out ASAP. Also looking forward to getting started on content updates as soon as all major bugs are patched.”
In response to player feedback, Schedule I's Post-launch Patch #4 was released on March 29, addressing several employee bugs and multiplayer issues.
So, how successful is Schedule I? Despite its unexpected emergence, it's now the top-selling game on Steam, outperforming titles ranging from The Sims competitor inZOI to Assassin’s Creed Shadows. Valve ranks its top-selling chart by revenue, indicating that the budget-priced Schedule I is generating more income than its full-priced, triple-A competitors.
In terms of player engagement, Schedule I reached a peak of 414,166 concurrent players on Steam over the weekend, securing a spot in the top 30 most-played games ever on the platform. At the time of writing, more people are playing Schedule I than Monster Hunter Wilds, GTA 5, and Marvel Rivals.
Players are also highly satisfied with Schedule I, as evidenced by its 'overwhelmingly positive' user review rating on Steam, with 98% of reviews being positive. Here are some highlights:
"A woman came up to me and asked for weed, didn't like the price I offered, proceeded to stab me with a broken glass bottle. 10/10"
"Love this game"
"I was dealing drugs in an RV and it blew up"
"Got a motel and sold some weed"
"Created a meth empire"
"Then hopped on the game"
"Really great and hilarious game. Fun game loop and hilarious fun when playing with friends. I know it is in early access but I'd like the police to be a bit more active (They could search your place, look for you even after escaping, run speed greater than the players) as well as gang warfare and a larger map. Still in its current state its brilliant. Defo a 10/10"
Schedule I is undoubtedly a meme game, and its long-term success remains to be seen. However, developer Tyler's life has been transformed by this success, and significant content updates are on the horizon.
If you're diving into Schedule I, don't miss IGN's Schedule I Cheats and Console Commands guide, along with the Schedule I Multiplayer: How to Play Co-Op guide to enhance your gaming experience.
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