Schedule 1: How To Level Up Quickly

Levelling up is a crucial process in expanding your drug empire in Schedule 1, as it unlocks new regions, products, NPCs, and more. 

Schedule 1: How To Level Up Quickly
Best tips and tricks to level up quickly (Source: TVGS)

Note: This article focuses on Schedule 1 and its content, which is a video game set in a fictional world. Items, recipes, etc, mentioned in the article are exclusively from the game and don’t refer to anything in real life.

Schedule 1, the crime simulator by TVGS, launched early access on March 25, 2025. Since its launch, the indie title has gained wide popularity and has set various records on Steam Charts. As a result, more new players are jumping right into the drug-dealing simulator each day. While the game teaches basics like manufacturing drugs and selling them to customers, it doesn’t explain another important aspect of the game—leveling up.

Gaining XP points and leveling up is essential, as progressing to higher levels unlocks new features and items. This includes new regions, equipment, properties, suppliers, and dealers, as well as new ingredients. While earning XP and leveling up may seem like an easy task early in the game, it becomes more challenging as you progress. If you are looking to level up faster in Schedule 1, this guide will get you started.

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Best Tips and Tricks To Level Up Quickly in Schedule 1

Take advantage of the curfew hours to level up faster
Take advantage of the curfew hours to level up faster (Source: TVGS)

Here are some of the best ways to earn XP points effectively and level up faster in Schedule 1:

  • The more drugs you manufacture and deliver, the more XP you gain. Hiring workers and using automated production can significantly boost your output, helping you meet the demands of multiple customers effectively.
  • While managing deliveries using dealers or workers is convenient, it significantly reduces your XP gain overall. Instead, try to deliver as many orders as possible yourself, as it rewards you with more XP than using dealers or workers.
  • Roaming the streets during curfew hours is extremely risky, as the cops operate more actively and will attempt to arrest you immediately. But did you know that deliveries made at midnight, especially during curfew hours, help you level up significantly? Due to the curfew bonus, you will receive more money and XP points during this period than during regular deliveries. To maximize efficiency, focus on production work in the morning while scheduling your deliveries at night.
  • Experimenting with different strains not only allows you to increase your earnings but can also help you earn significantly more XP.
  • Saving the game during the day or before sleeping can sometimes cause you to lose all your progress and XP points. Since the game tallies and rewards you with the total XP points obtained throughout the day when you sleep, it’s best to save after waking up in the morning before starting a new day.

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