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There is no Schedule 1 lawsuit, but the devs could still be in trouble
Schedule 1's success on Steam has been marred by a controversy surrounding its developer, Tyler and TVGS, who could end up being sued by another gaming studio. The story came to light earlier last week when Polish studio Movie Games SA started an investigation against Tyler and his hit indie title. This has created a lot of confusion among gamers, and some of them are worried about Schedule 1's future. Here's an overview of everything that has happened over the last few days. Why are Schedule 1 creators being investigated? The news about the lawsuit appeared from the Polish website Papbiznes, which cited a legal document in relation to Movie Games SA filing for a potential investigation against TVGS. In case you didn't know, Schedule 1 was developed by a solo developer known as Tyler. Here's what's stated on the legal document as causes for an investigation. Screenshot via Destructoid MOVIE GAMES SA (17/2025) Decision to commence investigation against the creators of the Schedule 1 production for claims regarding the infringement of the Issuer’s IP and related to committing an act of unfair competition against it." The legal document also states the following as potential grounds for an investigation. “Potential infringement of the Issuer’s intellectual property rights and activities that may bear the characteristics of unfair competition have been identified.” Why is Movie Games SA allegedly preparing to sue Schedule 1? Movie Games SA is the publisher of Drug Dealer Simulator and Drug Dealer Simulator 2, among other products. Schedule 1 is a pretty similar game (although aesthetically different). The core concept has many similarities, which is another probable ground for an investigation. Here are some of the elements the investigation is looking into. Elements of the game’s plot, mechanics, as well as UI – User Interface.” Is there a lawsuit against Schedule 1? There's no lawsuit yet against Schedule 1, according to recent news. So far, the case is in the investigation stage, and any potential lawsuit will swing into action based on the results. As of writing, the recent Steam hit is pretty safe, and there is no immediate cause for worry. However, the investigation could result in a lawsuit that will take place in Australia (based on the location of Schedule 1 developers). It will be interesting to find out what the investigation throws up and if we get a lawsuit similar to Nintendo versus Pocketpair. While Tyler hasn't announced anything on social media regarding this saga, he has released the first major content update for the game. It introduces a host of different decoration items for you to buy, and new POIs like the Boutique Store and Pawn Shop. The post There is no Schedule 1 lawsuit, but the devs could still be in trouble appeared first on Destructoid.
Schedule 1's success on Steam has been marred by a controversy surrounding its developer, Tyler and TVGS, who could end up being sued by another gaming studio.
The story came to light earlier last week when Polish studio Movie Games SA started an investigation against Tyler and his hit indie title. This has created a lot of confusion among gamers, and some of them are worried about Schedule 1's future. Here's an overview of everything that has happened over the last few days.
Why are Schedule 1 creators being investigated?
The news about the lawsuit appeared from the Polish website Papbiznes, which cited a legal document in relation to Movie Games SA filing for a potential investigation against TVGS. In case you didn't know, Schedule 1 was developed by a solo developer known as Tyler. Here's what's stated on the legal document as causes for an investigation.
MOVIE GAMES SA (17/2025) Decision to commence investigation against the creators of the Schedule 1 production for claims regarding the infringement of the Issuer’s IP and related to committing an act of unfair competition against it."
The legal document also states the following as potential grounds for an investigation.
“Potential infringement of the Issuer’s intellectual property rights and activities that may bear the characteristics of unfair competition have been identified.”
Why is Movie Games SA allegedly preparing to sue Schedule 1?
Movie Games SA is the publisher of Drug Dealer Simulator and Drug Dealer Simulator 2, among other products. Schedule 1 is a pretty similar game (although aesthetically different). The core concept has many similarities, which is another probable ground for an investigation.
Here are some of the elements the investigation is looking into.
Elements of the game’s plot, mechanics, as well as UI – User Interface.”
Is there a lawsuit against Schedule 1?
There's no lawsuit yet against Schedule 1, according to recent news. So far, the case is in the investigation stage, and any potential lawsuit will swing into action based on the results. As of writing, the recent Steam hit is pretty safe, and there is no immediate cause for worry.
However, the investigation could result in a lawsuit that will take place in Australia (based on the location of Schedule 1 developers). It will be interesting to find out what the investigation throws up and if we get a lawsuit similar to Nintendo versus Pocketpair.
While Tyler hasn't announced anything on social media regarding this saga, he has released the first major content update for the game. It introduces a host of different decoration items for you to buy, and new POIs like the Boutique Store and Pawn Shop.
The post There is no Schedule 1 lawsuit, but the devs could still be in trouble appeared first on Destructoid.
