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Time of India
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Why is Schedule 1 removed from Steam in Australia
(Image via YouTube/Schedule 1) Schedule 1, the popular indie game that lets players build a drug-dealing empire, has vanished from Steam in Australia . As the game was a breakout since its release in March, it left the fans confused and sparked a lot of discussions. While the initial concerns suggested a ban, the available details suggest regulatory compliance concerns. Here is all we know about the disappearance and if the fans must expect some quick resolution. Why was Schedule 1 removed from Australian Steam? — Tyler_TVGS (@Tyler_TVGS) The drug-dealing simulator game Schedule 1 gained massive popularity since its release. It was, though, pulled from Steam in Australia due to the lack of an official age rating. The Developer admitted that they were unaware that the digital PC games needed classification in Australia— a rule they initially believed only applied to the console and physical releases. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Your Finger Shape Says a Lot About Your Personality, Read Now Tips and Tricks Undo It's mandated by the Australian Classification Board that all the games that are sold in the country must carry the age rating. As Schedule 1 was without one, it violated the local guidelines and got temporarily delisted. The developers, as per reports, have since contracted the rating agency to resolve this issue swiftly, ensuring the game returns to Steam sooner. Australia's strict stance on gaming content This is not the first time when any game has faced Australian authorities' restrictions. Some titles like Grand Theft Auto : San Andreas and Fallout 3, among others, were banned/delayed due to concerns about content. Many got reinstated later after receiving appropriate ratings or minor edits. For Schedule 1, the issue lies within the drug-related gameplay. It's a sensitive topic for Australian regulators. The Developer, though, is confident that the game will return with an 18+ rating soon, allowing the players to resume building the virtual drug empires without censorship concerns. As of now, the purchases are paused until the game receives rating clearance. What is next for the Schedule 1 game Australia and its players? While the Australian players wait for the return of Schedule 1, the game is available in the other regions, and the updates continue to be received. It's been assured by the developers that the gameplay experience is going to remain intact. With the massive player base and some overwhelmingly positive reviews, the temporary absence of Schedule 1 in Australia is just a minor setback. The game can be expected to soon reappear on Steam, allowing the players to dive back into the criminal underworld. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
Business Insider
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Insider
This year's biggest indie game hit is a drug-dealing simulator
"Schedule 1," a drug-dealing business simulator, is the biggest indie game hit of the year so far. Players build a drug empire, starting with a humble marijuana business before graduating to meth and cocaine. The game peaked in April at nearly 460,000 concurrent players on Steam, the most popular online store for downloading PC games. Popular clips of the game show players doling out designer drugs to avatars, which take hits and exhale smoke or, in some cases, burst into flames. TVGS, an Australian video game developer, released "Schedule 1" on Steam for early access in March, but told followers that the full game is still in development. The game's popularity quickly surged. It was ranked No. 1 on Steam after its release and held the top spot for more than two weeks. It is this week the No. 5 game in the store. The game is so popular that similarly-named games have shot to the top of the PlayStation store as console gamers search for it. TVGS said on X that any game appearing on the PlayStation store with "schedule 1" in the title is not affiliated with them. "I'd love to port Schedule I to console when the game is at the right stage for that, but I will announce it to the Schedule I community well before it happens," the developer said on X. "Schedule 1" is a "tycoon game," which is also known as a business simulation game. Tycoon games generally let players take on the role of a business owner, developing their own employees and customer base. Popular examples of tycoon games are "RollerCoaster Tycoon" and "Cities: Skylines." Tycoon games are especially popular with children on Roblox, which can attract thousands of players and make millions of dollars for independent developers. "Schedule 1" is not the first drug simulator game. Movie Games SA published "Drug Dealer Simulator" in 2020. Movie Games said it was investigating similarities between its game and "Schedule 1." Grand Theft Auto Online, one of the most popular online games, also lets players run drug-dealing businesses and has similar tycoon-style mechanics. Players can earn experience and money by completing missions and engaging in criminal activities like heists. They can then use the in-game money to purchase properties and upgrades to their businesses, which unlock more activities. Last week, Rockstar Games, the maker of the Grand Theft Auto series, announced it is delaying the release of "Grand Theft Auto 6" to May 2026. The delay of the highly anticipated game caused shares of Rockstar's parent company, Take-Two Interactive, to tumble by as much as 8%.
Business Insider
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Insider
This year's biggest indie game hit is a drug-dealing simulator
This is the video game that your parents were worried about. "Schedule 1," a drug-dealing business simulator, is the biggest indie game hit of the year so far. Players build a drug empire, starting with a humble marijuana business before graduating to meth and cocaine. The game peaked in April at nearly 460,000 concurrent players on Steam, the most popular online store for downloading PC games. Popular clips of the game show players doling out designer drugs to avatars, which take hits and exhale smoke or, in some cases, burst into flames. TVGS, an Australian video game developer, released "Schedule 1" on Steam for early access in March, but told followers that the full game is still in development. The game's popularity quickly surged. It was ranked No. 1 on Steam after its release and held the top spot for more than two weeks. It is this week the No. 5 game in the store. The game is so popular that similarly-named games have shot to the top of the PlayStation store as console gamers search for it. TVGS said on X that any game appearing on the PlayStation store with "schedule 1" in the title is not affiliated with them. "I'd love to port Schedule I to console when the game is at the right stage for that, but I will announce it to the Schedule I community well before it happens," the developer said on X. "Schedule 1" is a "tycoon game," which is also known as a business simulation game. Tycoon games generally let players take on the role of a business owner, developing their own employees and customer base. Popular examples of tycoon games are "RollerCoaster Tycoon" and "Cities: Skylines." Tycoon games are especially popular with children on Roblox, which can attract thousands of players and make millions of dollars for independent developers. "Schedule 1" is not the first drug simulator game. Movie Games SA published "Drug Dealer Simulator" in 2020. Movie Games said it was investigating similarities between its game and "Schedule 1." Grand Theft Auto Online, one of the most popular online games, also lets players run drug-dealing businesses and has similar tycoon-style mechanics. Players can earn experience and money by completing missions and engaging in criminal activities like heists. They can then use the in-game money to purchase properties and upgrades to their businesses, which unlock more activities. Last week, Rockstar Games, the maker of the Grand Theft Auto series, announced it is delaying the release of "Grand Theft Auto 6" to May 2026. The delay of the highly anticipated game caused shares of Rockstar's parent company, Take-Two Interactive, to tumble by as much as 8%. TVGS did not immediately return a request for comment from Business Insider.
Yahoo
14-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
As Schedule 1 fans rally behind the viral indie game, Drug Dealer Simulator publisher responds to backlash confirming there's "no lawsuit" – but still a "necessary" investigation
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. After launching into Early Access on Steam last month, viral indie game Schedule 1 faced a copyright investigation due to similarities with Drug Dealer Simulator – but the latter title's publisher wants to make one thing clear following backlash: there is no lawsuit. Speaking in a recent post on Steam, publisher Movie Games confirms as much, clarifying the situation amid rumors of a supposed lawsuit against Schedule 1 developer TVGS. "There is no lawsuit," reads the announcement. "It is not our intention to prevent TVGS from selling or developing their game." While a lawsuit hasn't been filed as of yet, there is indeed still a copyright investigation into similarities "between the games" underway. As Movie Games writes, "There is an investigation into the nature of similarities between the games since a preliminary legal analysis indicated there might have been an infringement." According to the publisher, it was "necessary" to investigate: "The analysis and investigation were necessary in the light of repeating opinions that the games are very similar." If it wasn't investigated, Movie Games "could face severe consequences for negligence." The publisher continues, explaining how the entire situation unfolded and how rumors of a lawsuit took off soon after online. "The above was communicated only via ESPI, a stock market communication system, where we are obligated to publish such information for full transparency. Not publishing it would also be a case of negligence. From there, it was picked up by the media and, in some cases, wrongly reported as a lawsuit." Movie Games also clarifies that Drug Dealer Simulator's developers haven't been involved. "The above is handled only by Movie Games, the publisher, not Byterunners, the developer of Drug Dealer Simulator. The developer is not involved in it whatsoever." There's no telling whether this new statement will curb the review bombing, but as of now, Schedule 1 sits with an "Overwhelmingly Positive" rating while Drug Dealer Simulator has an "Overwhelmingly Negative" one. Schedule 1 update releases in beta on Steam, adding everything from golden toilets to a new pawn shop so you can sell anything that's not drugs too
