update · August 13, 2025
Schedule I Update v0.4.0 Brings the Benzies Cartel and New Gear
Schedule I update v0.4.0 launches on the open beta branch, introducing the Benzies rival cartel, new properties, weapons, and vehicles. The massive update also overhauls regional progression and multiplayer visibility.
Schedule I version 0.4.0 is live on the beta branch, introducing the Benzies family rival cartel alongside new gameplay systems, weapons, and mechanical tweaks. Developer Tyler stated that the update paves the way for upcoming Steam Deck support and console ports.
The Benzies Cartel and Hyland Point
A rival cartel, the Benzies family, joins Hyland Point and appears after unlocking customers in Westville. Interactions include cartel-player deals during truces, ambushes, dealer robbings, dead drop thefts, and cartel-customer deals. Completing the Benzies storyline unlocks the new Hyland Manor property.
New Gear, Vehicles, and Customization
The update introduces the Hotbox vehicle, a pump shotgun, and shotgun shells. Three new hairstyles are available: close buzzcut, Tony, and long slicked back. Console commands setgravitymultiplier, setregionunlocked, and forcesleep are now active.
Progression and Combat Tweaks
Unlocking new regions now requires reducing a region's cartel influence level. Vehicle braking properties are adjusted, non-police NPCs can use ranged weapons, and police or combat NPCs occasionally predict future target positions instead of pathing directly. Deals cancel automatically if the assigned dealer dies or goes unconscious.
Pickpocketing and World Interactions
Players can pickpocket police and unconscious NPCs. Unconscious NPCs pushed into the ocean die instantly, and attacking a customer results in a 72-hour delivery blackout.
Multiplayer and Bug Fixes
Multiplayer users can view dialogue when other players speak to NPCs. Numerous bugs are resolved, including mislabelled employee tutorial quests, duplicate flashlight beams, missing walls at Hyland Medical, and networth calculator algorithm errors.
Why this patch matters
Update v0.4.0 substantially expands Schedule I with a major rival faction, mechanical overhauls to combat and regional progression, and critical quality-of-life additions for multiplayer.