How to Fix Schedule 1 Crashes and Freezes

Mar 29

Note: This guide covers content from Schedule 1, a satirical video game set in a fictional world. All items, recipes, and references are entirely made up and exist only in the game. Please don’t try any of this in real life!

If Schedule 1 keeps crashing on your PC then you’ve obviously got a problem. People have been reporting issues ranging from random crashes to freezes tied to save files, graphics settings, or broken installs. Here's a quick, no-nonsense guide to fixing crashes in Schedule 1.

Read More: Schedule 1 Tips and Tricks

1. Verify the Game Files on Steam

Corrupt or missing files are a common cause of crashing.

Open Steam
Go to Library > Right-click Schedule 1 > Properties
Click Installed Files > Verify integrity of game files

This checks for damaged files and re-downloads any that are missing or broken.

2. Change the Launch Options

Forcing the game to run on a different graphics API can help with stability.

Go to Schedule 1 in your Steam Library
Right-click > Properties > Under the General tab, look for Launch Options
Try adding:
-dx11
or
-d3d11
or
-dx12

Try one at a time and see if your crashing stops.

3. Check for Missing Lamp or Save File Bugs

Some crashes seem tied to broken save data or game objects—like grow setups missing lamps or frames.

Go to your Schedule 1 save folder
Back up your save files, then try deleting or renaming the folder
Relaunch the game to let it regenerate a fresh save
If the crashing stops, the issue was likely tied to a corrupted save file or object in the world

4. Update Your Graphics Drivers

Old or corrupted GPU drivers can lead to all kinds of instability.

Right-click the Start Menu > Device Manager
Expand Display Adapters > Right-click your graphics card > Update Driver
Select Search automatically for drivers

Alternatively, go to your GPU manufacturer’s website (NVIDIA or AMD) and download the latest drivers manually.

Final Blurb

Crashing in Schedule 1 is usually tied to bad saves, corrupt installs, or missing updates. Most fixes don’t take long, and verifying your files or switching graphics settings often does the trick. If you're still crashing after trying everything, it might be worth starting a new save—or waiting on a patch if the issue is wide enough.