Schedule 1 Hardware Store Not Opening Fix
If Dan’s Hardware isn’t opening in Schedule 1, you’re not the only one running into the problem. Many players hit this issue in both the demo and full version, where the shop stays closed during business hours even though you need items like baggies or cutters to progress. Luckily, there are a few confirmed fixes and workarounds.
How to Fix Dan’s Hardware Not Opening
The first thing to try is simply reloading your save. Many players report that quitting the game and reopening makes the store work again.
If that doesn’t work, check nearby locations. Sometimes Dan can be found at Bud’s Bar or even hanging around the pizza shop next door. In some cases, clicking to “summon” him from the pizzeria makes him walk over to open the store.
Another cause is the car bug. If you see a red car stuck in front of the bar with Dan inside, jump on the hood and crouch repeatedly. This can force the car to move and free him so he walks to the shop.
Alternative Ways to Get Baggies
If you’re stuck waiting for Dan, you don’t have to stop progressing. Both gas stations in Hyland Point sell baggies 24/7. You can grab them from there and keep moving forward while you wait for the store to properly unlock.
Demo vs Full Game
It’s worth noting that this issue happens more often in the free demo. The demo skips some systems and tends to bug out with stores and NPCs. The full release and especially the beta branch receive more regular updates, so switching versions can fix the problem entirely.
Final Blurb
Dan’s Hardware not opening in Schedule 1 can feel like a progress-stopping bug, but it has several easy fixes. Reload your save, free up the shopkeeper, or buy from gas stations to keep going. If you’re on the demo, expect more quirks compared to the full or beta release.
FAQ
Why won’t Dan’s Hardware open in Schedule 1?
It’s usually a bug, most common in the demo. The NPC sometimes gets stuck and never reaches the shop.
How do I fix Dan being stuck?
Reload your save or free the red car outside the bar by jumping and crouching until it moves.
Where else can I get baggies if Dan’s is closed?
Both gas stations sell baggies 24/7.
Is this problem only in the demo?
It happens more often in the demo, while the beta and full release get more fixes.
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