Schedule 1 Developer Confirms Console Plans!

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Summary

  • Schedule 1 developer TVGS says it would “love” to release the game on consoles.
  • Similar games with “Schedule 1” in the name have begun appearing on the PlayStation Store, but they are not affiliated with TVGS.
  • Schedule 1’s solo developer is currently working on optimization improvements and official Steam Deck support.

Independent game developer TVGS, also known as Tyler, has spoken out about speculation that the hugely popular indie game Schedule 1 might be coming to gaming consoles in the future. Although Schedule 1 has only been on Steam early access for a short time, it has attracted hundreds of thousands of players who are excited at the prospect of this game becoming available on PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch.

Initially launched in early access on March 24, the crime simulation game “Schedule 1” experienced a tremendous surge of popularity on Steam, surprising its lone developer who hadn’t anticipated such success for this modest title. In mere days, “Schedule 1” attracted over 130,000 simultaneous players on the platform. On April 6, it shattered that figure and reached a staggering peak of more than 450,000 concurrent players. Currently, “Schedule 1” averages about 120,000 daily concurrent players, positioning it as the fourth most-played game on Steam, with only powerhouse titles like “Dota 2,” “Counter-Strike,” and “PUBG: Battlegrounds” ahead of it.

Schedule 1 Dev Comments on Potential Console Release

Given the massive popularity of Schedule 1 on Steam, it’s only natural that fans are excited about the possibility of playing it on platforms like PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch. Encouragingly, the developer appears to be considering a console version alongside new content updates for Schedule 1. In a recent tweet, Tyler hinted at similar games already available on the PlayStation Store, clarifying that there’s no connection between TVGS or Schedule 1. Excitingly, the developer expressed interest in bringing Schedule 1 to consoles, but only when the game has reached the appropriate development stage. They reassured fans that any official announcement will be made well before its release.

As a devoted gamer, I’m super excited about Schedule 1, but it might take some time yet before we get our hands on it for console play. The solo developer is still working hard to iron out a few kinks and optimize things first. Good news though! He’s been talking about enhancing the game for Steam Deck optimization, aiming to get that verification badge. Currently, you can give it a spin on the Steam Deck, but there are no official controller settings and a couple of minor glitches keeping it from being officially verified. The upside? It doesn’t require a high-end machine to run – you can enjoy smooth gameplay anywhere between 40 and 60 frames per second, depending on the graphics settings!

Looking ahead, Steam Deck compatibility and an upcoming console launch (as per Schedule 1) have much to excite fans. However, it’s not all positive news for TVGS as Schedule 1 is currently under investigation for possible copyright violations. The accusations stem from Movie Games S.A., the publisher of Drug Deal Simulator, who assert that elements from Schedule 1’s plot, gameplay mechanics, and user interface have been copied from their own game, Drug Deal Simulator.

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2025-04-11 13:24