Schedule 1 Faces Copyright Investigation Without Legal Action

Movie Games SA confirms no lawsuit against TVGS’s hit indie game as fan backlash intensifies.

Movie Games SA is investigating Schedule 1 for potential copyright infringement of its Drug Dealer Simulator games, focusing on plot, mechanics, and user interface similarities.
The company clarified on April 8 that no lawsuit has been filed and stated it has no intention of halting Schedule 1's sales or development.
Fans of Schedule 1 have launched a review bombing campaign against Drug Dealer Simulator, criticizing the investigation as overreach.
Schedule 1 continues to thrive on Steam with significant player engagement and active updates, including a recent beta patch adding new features.
Discussions between Movie Games SA and TVGS remain ongoing, with the publisher emphasizing an open approach to resolving the issue.