So you’re knee-deep in your Schedule I co-op grind, things are running smoothly, and then, poof! your items vanish into thin air. No, it’s not a rival cartel pulling a fast one. It’s a frustrating bug that’s been haunting multiplayer sessions for a bunch of players. Something disappears without warning, whether it’s jars, gas, or even your precious product. If you’re dealing with the same problem, you’re not alone.
The item-disappearing bug in Schedule I’s multiplayer mode seems to hit at the worst possible times; right in the middle of crafting, planting, or managing storage. Some players have noticed that if they back out of certain interactions (like sowing seeds), the game prematurely consumes the item, causing it to vanish before the action is even completed. Others report returning to their co-op save only to find items missing from storage. So, what’s the cause and how to fix this issue? More details on the same are shared below.
Schedule I Items Disappearing Issue in Multiplayer Mode: Is there any fix yet
Unfortunately, there’s no universal fix for this item disappearance issue just yet. Like many early bugs, the solution isn’t straightforward. Also, until the developers patch it properly, you will have to rely on community-suggested workarounds and general troubleshooting steps that might do the trick.
Basic Checks
Start with the basics. Restart your system to clear out any temporary glitches, double-check your internet connection (and switch to a wired connection if possible for more stability), and then launch both Steam and the game with administrator privileges. This simple trio of steps can often bypass permission issues or network hiccups that might be causing problems right from the start.
Stick to one device
If you’re experiencing missing items or overlapping objects when switching devices using Steam Cloud, the best workaround for now is to stick to one device for your playthrough. The cloud sync system appears to create conflicts between different save states, often duplicating or breaking items and even making minigames unplayable. Until the developers address this syncing issue, avoid hopping between PCs. Always load and save from the same machine, and consider backing up your save files manually if you need to switch devices later on.
Load on original device
In some cases, players have found partial success by returning to the original device where they last played and saving the game again before switching devices. Doing this seems to restore some lost items, like packaging, storage units, or even the mixing station. However, it’s not a perfect fix, as essential components like grow tents, beds, or already mixed products may still vanish, including from the Product app. So while this workaround might bring some progress back, it’s not a full recovery method, and it’s still best to avoid switching devices altogether if you can help it.
Sleep
Sometimes, just going to sleep can trigger the game to partially correct itself. You might wake up to find some of the missing elements returned. In particular, picking up and placing down grow tents or your bed can fix issues with them not showing or functioning properly. However, there’s bad news too: mixed drugs seem to be permanently lost. Whether they were in your inventory, storage, the Product app, or left in the mixing station, they don’t come back—and sleeping won’t recover them.
Last resort
If none of the earlier fixes help recover, it’s time to move on to the final steps. Start by verifying your game files through Steam to make sure nothing’s corrupted. After that, check for any pending updates—sometimes a new patch quietly fixes everything. And if all else fails, uninstall the game and reinstall it to check if the issue persists.
We hope that one of these workarounds resolved the issue for you. Now, before you leave, do not forget to bookmark DigiStatement for more informative gaming reads like this. Also, click here to find out how to fix the multiplayer not working issue in Schedule I.
