“Schedule 1 Temporarily Removed from Steam in Australia Over Rating Issue” 346o52
**Schedule 1**, the hit indie game where players build a drug empire, has been temporarily removed from Steam in Australia. Despite concerns, the game has *not* been banned. According to developer **TVGS**, the disappearance is due to a missing classification/age rating required in the country. 4c448
Released on **March 24**, *Schedule 1* quickly became a sensation, reaching **130,000 concurrent players** within two days. Players take on the role of a small-time drug dealer, eventually building a full-blown operation complete with crafting, business management, and territorial defense.
TVGS, a solo developer, explained on Twitter that the removal was a mistake, as they weren’t aware that PC games in Australia need a formal rating. They’ve since ed the proper authorities to resolve the issue as quickly as possible.
Meanwhile, the game continues to receive regular updates. The latest patch added a new **storage unit** with a loading bay and allowed players to **hire one employee**. Other improvements included bug fixes and performance upgrades.
Though still in **early access**, *Schedule 1* will get **monthly updates** for the next few years. A full release is expected in **2–3 years**, with features like **item slot filters** and **employee locker systems** already in the works.
