Schedule 1: How to Join Mid-Game in Multiplayer
Image Credit: TVGS, Schedule I
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 you're playing Schedule 1 and want to jump into a friend's game while they’re in the middle of their session, here’s how to do it.
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Steps to Join a Friend Mid-Game
Be sure You’re in Early Access: This feature is only available in the Early Access version (the main version on Steam) of Schedule, so make sure you’re playing the right version and not the Demo.
Pause the Game:
If your friend is already in the middle of a session, they’ll need to pause the game. This is the first step to being able to join their game.Send the Invite:
Once the game is paused, they will see the invite menu in the top-right corner of the screen. From here, they can select the + button and choose a friend from their Steam list to send an invite.Accept the Invite:
When the invite pops up, simply accept it. You’ll be able to join your friend's game right where they are in the middle of their playthrough.
Important Note
Max Player Cap: Both the demo and Early Access versions are capped at 4 players in a lobby, so make sure your friend hasn’t hit that limit.
Final Blurb
Joining a friend's game mid-session in Schedule 1 is simple as long as you’re in Early Access. With this feature, you can jump in whenever your friend needs help building their empire, no need to start a new game!