Indie Game Schedule 1: Re-Listing in Australia After Age Rating Process, Developer Addresses Copyright Controversy

In a recent update, developer TVGS has provided players with an exciting news surrounding the game's classification rating in Australia. The indie game, Schedule 1, had become one of the most played games on Steam earlier this year, but it suddenly vanished from the storefront in Australia, leaving fans disappointed. However, TVGS has announced that the game is expected to be relisted by the end of July after undergoing an age rating process with the Australian Classification Board.

The game's sudden removal from Steam in Australia had caused a stir among fans, who questioned why Schedule 1 was no longer available for purchase within the country. While many believed the title had been banned due to its illicit themes, TVGS quickly responded by stating that this was not the case and that Schedule 1 simply needed an age classification before it could be relisted. The sole developer of Schedule 1, Tyler, has reiterated that the game had not been banned in Australia and was simply unavailable while it goes through the age rating process.

The drug-related themes of Schedule 1 appear to be making the process a little longer than usual, but Tyler remains confident that Schedule 1 will receive an 18+ rating in Australia and will then return to Steam. As for when that may be, Tyler is apparently close to submitting the application, which will then take up to 25 working days to be processed. If all goes well, Schedule 1 should be back on Steam in Australia by the end of July.

While it looks like Schedule 1 may soon return to Steam in Australia, it hasn't been the only headache for developer TVGS. Shortly after the game's release earlier this year, Drug Deal Simulator publisher Movie Games S.A. announced it was investigating Schedule 1 for potential copyright infringement. Nothing seems to have come from the accusations as of yet, but the publisher claimed that Schedule 1 may have taken various elements from Drug Deal Simulator, such as plot, gameplay mechanics, and user interface. Fans of Schedule 1 were quick to bash Movie Games S.A. and even review-bombed Drug Deal Simulator on Steam because of the accusations.

Despite these issues, Tyler has continued to update the game with plenty of new features, bug fixes, and quality-of-life improvements. While multiple content updates have already been released, Tyler recently allowed fans to vote on the next major Schedule 1 update. Voting has since closed, but players had the opportunity to choose between a Rival Cartel update, a Shrooms update, or a Police Expansions update. With over 440,000 submissions and 64% of votes, the Rival Cartel update came out on top and is now aiming for a release in late July.

In conclusion, it's great to see that Schedule 1 is making a comeback in Australia after its unexpected removal from Steam. With Tyler's dedication to updating the game and addressing fan feedback, it's clear that he's committed to making Schedule 1 a success once again.