How to Launch “Beta Branch” in Schedule 1

Ready to get a first look at the latest features and enhancements arriving in Schedule 1? By subscribing to the Beta Branch, you’ll be one of the first to try out future content such as the Pawn Shop, Blue Balls Boutique, new decor, and a plethora of bug fixes. This tutorial will guide you through the easy steps to enable the Beta Branch on Steam and help determine the future of Schedule 1!

How to Launch the Beta Branch

Want to test the latest features and updates in Schedule 1 before they go live? Here’s how you can access the Beta Branch:

Step-by-Step Guide:

1. Open Steam.
   
2. Go to your Library and find Schedule 1.
   
3. Right-click on Schedule 1 and select Properties.
   
4. In the left-hand menu, click on the Betas tab.
   
5. Under the drop-down menu labeled Select the beta you would like to opt into, choose betas.
   
6. Close the Properties window and let Steam update the game.
   
7. Launch the game – you’ll now be running the Beta version!
   

Optional Betas:

• Alternate: Recommended for players with frequent crashes or low FPS on lower-end PCs.
  
• None: Reverts you to the standard live version.

New Updates

Once you’re in the beta, you’ll get access to new features like the Pawn Shop, Blue Balls Boutique, new decor items, and various bug fixes and improvements.

New Interiors: Blue Balls Boutique & Pawn Shop

Two brand-new, fully functional store interiors have been added to the game:

• Blue Balls Boutique
  Located right next to the Realtor’s office, this shop offers a variety of decorative items you can use to personalize your spaces, including:
  
  • Wooden and metal signs (editable text)
    
  • Wall-mounted shelf
    
  • Antique and modern wall lamps
    
  • Grandfather clock
    
  • Safe (extra storage, mainly cosmetic)
    
  • Decorative alcohol bottles
    
  • Gold & silver watches and chains (some wearable!)
    
  • A gold bar for showing off your wealth
    
• The Pawn Shop
  Say hello to Mick, your new go-to guy for selling unwanted items! Whether it’s extra furniture, cooking tables, or spare ingredients, you can now turn your clutter into cash. The haggle system adds a fun twist lowball Mick too many times, and he might just lose his patience.
  

Tweaks & Improvements

• Customer recommendation dialogue has been rephrased for clarity.
  
• Additional null and validity checks were added to improve stability.
  

Bug Fixes

• Fixed delivery destination dropdown overflowing on your phone UI.
  
• Player list now clears properly when returning to the main menu.
  
• Non-host clients should now correctly receive day/week pass events.
  

Cosmetic Highlights

• Two wall lamps for customizable lighting.
  
• Display shelf perfect for showing off collectibles like decorative alcohol.
  
• Signs to help with organizing or labeling your setup.
  
• The grandfather clock and safe add a bit of class and realism to your space.