There’s nothing more frustrating than getting really hooked on a game - only for bugs to ruin your immersion and enjoyment. One such issue you may have come across in Schedule 1 is the Cauldron bug - but what is the bug, and how can you resolve it in your game of Schedule 1? Well, we’ve looked at this question and more to help you understand how the Cauldron bug could impact your game in Schedule 1.

What is the Cauldron Bug in Schedule 1?

Before we can look at fixing the Cauldron bug in Schedule 1, we should first consider what this bug actually is and what it causes. The Cauldron bug is one of the most common issues that can arise in a playthrough, and perhaps frustratingly, it tends to crop up a little later on during your game. As such, it can be incredibly disruptive, but there are ways to potentially get around this issue.

The Cauldron bug, as the name would suggest, arises when you begin using the Cauldron in the game, which is used to grind up coca leaves for use in your drugs operation. The Cauldron can be purchased from Oscar in the Warehouse and costs $3000 in total. However, while it might seem like a good investment on the surface, in reality, the Cauldron can potentially open up a whole can of worms for your game.

So, what is the problem with the Cauldron that causes it to bug out, anyway? Well, the issue generally arises once you begin assigning workers to your Cauldrons. Indeed, this simple step - that should in theory optimize your Cauldron’s efficiency - can actually make things become a lot more annoying, instead. With this bug, after you’ve assigned a worker to a Cauldron, you may notice that the Cauldron suddenly becomes inaccessible. There’s not actually any specific reason for this issue; it’s just a bug, annoyingly.

How to Fix the Cauldron Bug in Schedule 1

If you’ve encountered the Cauldron bug in Schedule 1, chances are, you’ll want to fix this as soon as possible to resume your drug-producing business. Fortunately, while the bug is no doubt annoying, it’s not game-breaking. As such, it’s an easy issue to fix!

To begin addressing a glitchy cauldron, first of all, you’ll need to unassign the chemist(s) who were working on it. Once the chemist has been unassigned, you’ll then want to save your game to ensure that all your progress and deals are safe. Then, simply exit the game, and reload your save. You should then find that the Cauldron will work properly again and (hopefully) it’ll continue to function once you reassign staff. However, this isn’t a hard fix, and while it can help temporarily, you may still need to keep checking back on your warehouse to ensure this isn’t becoming an issue. Keep in mind that this issue can reoccur even after “fixing” it with this restart method if you reassign your staff. So, while it’s a great trick to know about, it’s not going to necessarily solve the problem on its own.

Avoiding the Cauldron Bug in Schedule 1

Thus far, we’ve looked at how to fix the Cauldron bug in Schedule 1 - but how about fixing the problem? Well, unfortunately, there’s no sure fix for this bug at the minute, but you can potentially prevent the problem from reoccurring.

Since this issue is only a problem when multiple Cauldrons are assigned to the same chemist, you can potentially stop it from happening by giving each of your chemists just one Cauldron to work from. This is a pain, of course, as it massively reduces efficiency on processing coca leaves, but if you don’t have time to keep saving and restarting the game, you might just have to go along with it, unfortunately.

FAQs

Q1. Can the Cauldron bug in Schedule 1 be fixed? No, the Schedule 1 Cauldron bug cannot be completely fixed at present. However, you can get around this bug and temporarily resolve the problem, but unless you only assign one Cauldron to each chemist, you won’t be able to stop the bug from happening again. Q2. Can I stop the Cauldron bug from happening again in Schedule 1? Yes! If you limit the number of Cauldrons assigned to each Chemist, the Cauldron bug won’t happen. However, this will severely limit your ability to efficiently produce goods, so you need to weigh up whether or not it would help your game.

Final Thoughts

The Cauldron bug in Schedule 1 is definitely one of the most well known glitches in the current early access version of the game. Fortunately, while it’s an annoying bug, it’s not necessarily the end of the world. And, while it’s annoying, you can get around this problem by unassigning the chemists and restarting your game, allowing you to focus on your weed empire instead.