patch · December 14, 2024
Schedule I Post-Launch Patch 4 Reduces Night Stutters
Schedule I post-launch patch 4 introduces NavMesh caching to reduce nighttime stuttering and adds Red Balls beverage consumption to clear drug effects. The update also brings save point notifications and dealer dialogue.
Developer Tyler has released post-launch patch 4 for Schedule I. The update focuses on performance optimizations for NPC pathfinding alongside new convenience items and interface notifications.
Performance and Stutter Reduction
The patch implements a NavMesh cache to avoid unnecessary sampling calculations. This change is intended to reduce stuttering when non-player characters repeatedly calculate paths, particularly during nighttime hours.
Items and Gameplay Additions
Red Balls is now a consumable item that clears any active drug effects to sober up players. The update also adds new dealer dialogue to explain customer assignments, introduces new bus stop advertisements, and updates save points to display a clear 'Game saved!' message.
Why this patch matters
Patch 4 provides a targeted performance fix for navigation stuttering while adding a functional sobriety item and quality-of-life adjustments for saving and dealer management.