Schedule I Multiplayer Guide — Co-op Empire Building

Multiplayer Overview

Schedule I supports co-op multiplayer. Multiple players can run a shared empire, splitting responsibilities and scaling faster than solo play.

How to Start a Multiplayer Session

Hosting

1. From the main menu, select Multiplayer
2. Choose Create Session
3. Set session to Public or Friends Only
4. Other players can join via the session browser or direct invite

Joining

1. Select Multiplayer → Join Session
2. Browse public sessions or enter a friend code
3. You join the host's existing game world

Co-op Roles Division

For efficient teamwork, divide responsibilities:

Role	Responsibilities
Production Lead	Grows crops, runs mixing station, manages inventory
Sales Lead	Manages dealers, handles customer relationships
Logistics Lead	Handles supply runs, ingredient restocking
Security Lead	Manages police bribes, handles heat events

Shared Economy

• All players share the same money pool
• Properties and staff are shared
• Reputation is shared
• Police heat affects all players in the area

Multiplayer Tips

• Communicate before spending — avoid duplicate purchases
• Specialize early — two players doing the same job is wasteful
• Spread heat — if one player is hot, have the other handle deliveries
• Double the production, double the dealing — scale both sides together

Common Multiplayer Problems

Problem: Money disappearing quickly
Solution: Assign one person as treasurer who approves large purchases

Problem: Too much product, not enough sales
Solution: One player focuses on customer expansion while the other produces

Problem: One player's zone getting all the heat
Solution: Rotate dealing zones and share police bribe costs

Related Guides

• Beginner Guide
• Staff Guide
• Police Guide