Mastering Multiplayer: How to Play Schedule 1 Together

Mastering Multiplayer: How to Play Schedule 1 Together

Everyone needs friends, including entrepreneurs like you. Schedule I offers a distinctive spin on the niche genre of odd job simulators. While Schedule I is undeniably an enjoyable game, its fun multiplies when you play with friends—specifically, four of them.

Inviting Friends to Join Your Game in Schedule I

The main menu of Schedule I, showcasing an empty second player slot for adding friends.
Screenshot by Moyens I/O

To add one to three friends to your Schedule I game, start by adding them as friends on Steam. Access your Friends page by hovering over your name in the Steam client and selecting “Friends.” Next, click the green “Add a friend” button. There are various methods to invite someone, but you should find it straightforward.

After adding friends, ensure that everyone is online before you can invite them into your game. If you don’t see your friends list, one of you may have set their account status to Offline. To check your status, click the Steam button in the top left corner of the app; if “Go Offline…” appears, you’re already online. If it says “Go Online…”, click that to make yourself visible to friends.

Maximum Number of Players Allowed in Schedule I

A bustling workroom filled with equipment for manufacturing drugs in Schedule I.
Image via TVGS

Currently, Schedule I permits a maximum of four players per game. This means you can host only three additional players in your session. There’s no indication from the developers at TVGS that they plan to support more than four players in the future, as evidenced by their official development roadmap on Trello.

Despite this limitation, hope is not entirely lost. A popular multiplayer mod for Schedule I was previously available, allowing up to 20 players in a single game. While the mod has since been hidden by its author due to lack of updates, it may reappear. Even if it does, the game is not optimized for a large number of players within a confined space, so it’s advisable to stick to a small group of good friends.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you play Schedule I with more than four players?

No, currently Schedule I allows only four players per game. There has been no official word from the developers about increasing this limit in the future.

Is there a way to play with 20 players in Schedule I?

A former multiplayer mod allowed 20 players but has been hidden. While a new mod may emerge, it’s best to keep gameplay to a smaller group for optimal experience.

How do I add friends on Steam for Schedule I?

To add friends, go to your Friends page on Steam, click the “Add a friend” button, and follow the prompts to invite individuals to your Steam account.

What should I do if I can’t see my friends online in Steam?

Check if your account status is set to Offline. If it is, click “Go Online…” from the Steam menu to reappear on your friends’ lists.