Schedule I has become a phenomenon in the indie game scene this year, and while it’s still only available in early access at the moment, new content and updates have been rolling out constantly. A new content update that has been planned for some time will introduce a new drug into the mix, shrooms, but there’s some slightly disappointing news for fans on that front.

In an announcement from TVGS (via Steam), the highly anticipated shroom update that was set to release in November has officially been pushed back into “early–mid December.” This is a result of a new performance patch (v0.4.1f12) that’s currently live, which will improve many backend processes before the official shroom content is introduced.

Schedule 1 Shroom Update Gets Delayed To December

The solo developer behind Schedule I, TVGS (Tyler’s Video Game Studio), announced that the anticipated shroom update will be officially delayed until December as he wants to focus on improving backend performance processes before releasing new content into the mix. The shroom update was originally scheduled to release late this month, but the current patch v0.4.1f12 was instead introduced today, which “delivers a number of bug fixes and tweaks, particularly for multiplayer.”

After a community vote, players decided that shrooms would be the ideal choice for new content to focus on first, beating out drivers that you can hire and a fishing mechanic. Introducing a new drug into the game will give players an entirely new avenue for experimentation and will likely add hours of playtime. While the shroom update delay will be slightly disappointing for fans, it’s only a few weeks and is still set to release before the end of the year.

It’s Good That Schedule 1 Isn’t Rushing Content Updates

The delay to the shroom update from TVGS might be unfortunate for fans, but it won’t be the end of the world. Ultimately, players will likely be grateful that TVGS is focusing on more than just content and is interested in providing the best experience possible first and foremost. It’s a sign that the developer has their priorities straight, and ultimately, performance and bug fixes are essential during the Early Access period especially.

When shrooms are eventually released into Schedule I, it’s going to give players a reason to dive back in and possibly even start a new game from scratch. TVGS manages to keep players interested with constant updates and improvements to the game, and it’s all very promising for Schedule 1′s future full-version launch, whenever that may be.