Schedule 1 is a game where complexity escalates as players advance, particularly when managing a bustling Chinese restaurant. As you establish your business, you’ll quickly find that balancing customer demands and planting materials can become overwhelming without an effective strategy in place.
Those who have experience with the game will soon discover the importance of time management, as the tasks pile up rapidly. This is where the option of owning a vehicle becomes crucial. Driving is significantly quicker than running, thereby streamlining your delivery processes and enhancing your gameplay experience. However, the advantages of having a car extend beyond mere speed.
Acquiring a Vehicle in Schedule 1
Locating the Dealership
Players can acquire a vehicle from the Hyland Auto dealership, but access to this option is gated by early-game progression. To get behind the wheel as soon as possible, focus on completing the initial campaign objectives marked with an orange star.
Following your move to the area above the Chinese Restaurant, you will need to assist Uncle Nelson by obtaining a Mixing Machine. This initial task involves procuring essential mixing ingredients and crafting your first batch of mixed materials. Once completed, Uncle Nelson will send you on a mission to visit three key locations, including the dealership.
Inside Hyland Auto, engage with the salesman to unlock the vehicle purchasing options. Be prepared, as prices for cars are steep, requiring considerable effort to acquire even a mid-range vehicle. The most affordable option available is priced at $5,000. Here are the vehicles you can choose from, along with their costs:
- The Shi*box – $5,000
- The Veeper – $9,000
- The Bruiser – $12,000
- The Dinkler – $15,000
- The Hounddog – $25,000
- The Cheetah – $40,000
In addition to facilitating faster deliveries, your vehicle will also feature a trunk with varying slot capacities based on the model chosen, allowing you to transport materials efficiently.
Customizing and Recovering Your Vehicle
Enhancing Your Ride
Once you have purchased your vehicle, it will be available for pickup right outside the Hyland Auto dealership. Given the compact design of the game’s environment, losing your vehicle is unlikely; however, if you find it misplaced far from the city or in a tricky spot, assistance from the mechanic is available.
The mechanic operates just across from Hyland Auto, next to a gas station. You can retrieve your vehicle from him, but note that this service comes at a price. Additionally, you can request custom paint jobs for your vehicle at the same location, which also incurs costs.
Currently, vehicle customization is limited to color changes, though players can hope for expanded options as Schedule 1 remains in its early access phase.