How to Complete Schedule I’s Cartel Update

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Following some prolonged anticipation and minor interruptions, the cartel has now been incorporated into the Schedule 1. The arrival of Version 0.4.0 brings forth an entirely fresh questline, where players engage in a battle against the Benzies family: a clandestine crime organization that has been manipulating events subtly within Hyland Point.

For those who have previously played Schedule 1, it’s estimated that finishing all the fresh Cartel Update content will roughly take about 30 minutes. But for newcomers, this process could extend considerably since you’ll need time to establish influence across town. Here’s a breakdown of what you should expect:

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How to Start the Cartel Update in Schedule 1

To begin the Cartel Update, players must initially unlock the Westville region at Hyland Point first. Following this, they will get a message from Thomas Benzies encouraging them to meet him in the parking lot adjacent to Taco Ticklers. It’s crucial to mention that previously active players will need to rest to receive the message from Thomas, so those encountering problems with triggering it should locate a bed. Once they receive the invitation, all they need to do is visit Taco Ticklers and converse with the man in the black SUV.

Should You Accept or Refuse the Cartel’s Deal?

Thomas presents an option to the players: they can either choose to collaborate with the cartel or engage in conflict with it. Collaborating with the cartel implies that players must deliver a predetermined quantity of goods each week at roughly half their street value. Additionally, they’ll be expected to limit their transactions exclusively to Northtown and Westville. However, if they decline the offer, cartel associates may start causing trouble for their dealers by stealing cash, product, or both. Although there is a risk of financial losses, it would be wiser for players to reject the deal.

It seems like the outcome of players losing resources is entirely unpredictable. Frequently, their associates are successful in withstanding the cartel, thus avoiding any financial or resource loss.

How to Defeat the Cartel in Schedule 1 (Finishing the Job Walkthrough)

Refusing Thomas’ proposal might lead players into confrontations with both the cartel and the Benzies family. To triumph in this conflict, players should focus on expanding their influence within the Hyland Point region by forging new alliances and selling as much merchandise as possible. Over time, they’ll gain access to the “Finalizing the Deal” main story mission, which can be initiated by chatting with Uncle Nelson at a payphone. Previous players might discover that this mission is already available.

Nelson is going to convey that the Benzies are hiding at Hyland Manor and share his ultimate scheme to eliminate them permanently. Subsequently, players must journey to Thompson Construction & Demo to persuade Sam into excavating a passageway beneath Hyland Manor, which will cost them $10,000. Additionally, they’ll have to engage Billy at the chemical plant about procuring explosives. He doesn’t care for money, but would be content with 20 grams of some ‘white substance’ in exchange for RDX.

After completing the trade with Billy, the players should visit the warehouse and converse with Stan about transforming the RDX into a bomb. Before agreeing, he’ll request that they eliminate a thief who has been pilfering his supplies. This thief is frequently spotted at the docks during the night, so the players should go there and take care of business. They can then revisit the warehouse and ask Stan to convert the RDX into a bomb.

As a savvy gamer, I always make sure to pack heat when heading to the docks, given that sneaky characters might be carrying a pistol. So, it’s best to be prepared and bring your own weapon along!

If players haven’t rested yet, they should sleep first, receiving a message from Sam indicating that the tunnel is now accessible. Afterward, they can navigate towards it and prepare to place the bomb beneath Hyland Manor. Forty-five seconds later, an immense explosion will occur, engulfing the manor in flames, effectively dismantling the cartel. Following this, players will receive a congratulatory message stating that the Benzies family has been vanquished, and they’ll gain the opportunity to purchase Hyland Manor as their own possession.

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2025-08-14 09:15