The Schedule 1 system requirements are a mixed bag, with incredibly low minimum specs and recommended demands that scream overkill. Despite this confusion, this business sim is incredibly fun to play, and regular updates mean it's always improving.
Now that we've established that you won't need the best graphics card from our buying guide to start playing Schedule 1, you can turn your attention to its remaining demands, which are unfortunately vague on the CPU front.
Here are the Schedule 1 system requirements:
Minimum | Recommended | |
OS | Windows 10 or later | Windows 10 or later |
CPU | 3GHz four-core or similar | 3.5GHz six-core or similar |
GPU | Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 AMD Radeon RX 580 |
Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 AMD Radeon RX 6700 |
VRAM | 6GB (Nvidia), 8GB (AMD) | 12GB (Nvidia), 10GB (AMD) |
Storage | 8GB | 8GB |
RAM | 8GB | 16GB |
The Schedule 1 minimum requirements list an Nvidia GeForce RTX 1060 or AMD Radeon RX 580 GPU, but don't specify any exact CPUs you can use. Instead, it lists the CPU requirements as 3GHz four-core or similar.
The RAM requirement is only 8GB, breaking the recent trend of games starting off at 16GB. Regardless, upgrading to the best gaming RAM is one of the cheapest and simplest upgrades you can make, and it can help futureproof your gaming PC.
As for the Schedule 1 recommended specs, these ask for an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 or AMD Radeon RX 6700. Both of these cards feel a little overpowered, especially for a game with such a simple graphical style. The CPU requirements also take a step up, with you now needing a 3.5GHz six-core processor or similar. The RAM requirement also doubles to 16GB.
The Schedule 1 download size sits at just 8GB, with no mention of needing the best SSD for gaming in either tier of the requirements. We still recommend upgrading to one, as you'll at the very least experience faster download times and improved in-game loading times.
If you're just getting started in this Breaking Bad sim, you can find out how to make money fast in Schedule 1 by following our handy guide.
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