The recent release of Schedule 1 has sent shockwaves through the gaming community, rapidly climbing to the top of the Steam charts. This new title allows players to step into the shoes of a small-time drug dealer aiming for empire status while navigating challenges posed by law enforcement and rival cartels.
In Schedule 1, players start with no cash or products upon arriving in a fresh city, facing the monumental task of building their drug empire from scratch. The objective is clear: become a feared drug kingpin while contending against various threats that emerge along the way. With its early access launch just yesterday, it’s already making waves; not only did it achieve an impressive 116,408 concurrent players on launch day, but it also hit over 131,000 today, almost double the initial figures recorded for Assassin’s Creed: Shadows.
Gamers who remember playing Drug Wars on their TI-86 calculators may find nostalgia in this title’s mechanics. However, Schedule 1 amps up gameplay with multiplayer features that let you work together or compete with others to expand your empire. Players must pay close attention to the intricate details of drug production, monitoring lighting conditions and timing harvests for the best product quality, which adds depth to the experience.
The game is currently available at a discounted price from early access until March 31. After that date, prices are expected to rise between 25% and 50%. If you’re intrigued by this unconventional theme and looking for something outside typical gaming fare, now might be an opportune time to check it out.
