BUS: Bro u Survived News

[h2][color]Hello survivors![/color][/h2]

The playtest is getting closer, and the island is heating up. Every day brings a new threat, a new fight, and a new chance to prove who the real predator is. It's for moments like these that we've overhauled the melee combat system. Here’s what awaits you in the updated version.

The island's zombies are a serious threat - they attack, spit, and... explode.



They even cooperate, using special attack tactics!



To stand a chance against these surprisingly smart zombies, a massive arsenal alone isn't enough (by the way, we talked about our arsenal here, go check it out). Each survivor's personal skills are crucial.

[h3]Dodges[/h3]
Agility is your greatest weapon against the clumsy horde! Dodge projectiles, explosions, and zombie claws. Besides being obviously effective in any combat situation, it also looks pretty cool:


[h3]Counterattacks[/h3]
If dodging fails, you can save yourself from a zombie's claws by parrying its attack. Timing is key - the right moment will be indicated by a prompt over the attacking zombie's head.



This maneuver leaves your character vulnerable to other attacks, but it's worth it: a successful counterattack instantly kills the zombie. The right tactic of singling out and targeting zombies one by one makes the counterattack an indispensable tool in a survivor's arsenal.


[h3]More Zombies[/h3]
Naturally, survivors on the island will face a multitude of dangerous foes, each requiring a unique approach. Most of them didn't make it into this article. But what could they be like? Share your ideas for your own mutant enemies below!

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[h2][color]Hello survivors![/color][/h2]

The time has come - you can now apply to participate in the BUS playtest directly on our Steam page! Participants will get:

• The game's Prologue. Your first steps into the world of BUS. Cutscenes that bring the story to life, plus an unexpected surprise.
  
• An updated base. Your spot for repairs, upgrades, bus customization, and most importantly - rest.
  
• A revamped combat system. We’ve gathered your feedback since the Trouble Rumble release. Combat should be more intense and engaging now.
  
• Improved netcode. Crashes? Not anymore! (probably)
  

Click the "Request Access" button on the game’s Steam page, and you’ll automatically be added to the list of candidates.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2852700/BUS_Bro_u_Survived/
Don’t miss your chance - spots are limited, and the bus is leaving soon!

All playtest participants will be notified as soon as the game build becomes available. We’ll also announce the start of the test on our social media, so stay tuned for updates:

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[h2][color]Hello, survivors![/color][/h2]
Active work on the game continues. We're meticulously polishing the locations, scattering resources around, and making the angry zombies even angrier. Since they're so hostile (and some are terrifyingly huge), we think it's only fair to give players a massive arsenal for self-defense.

Besides the main star of the show - the big yellow school bus - survivors will have access to a wide array of weapons and tools to fend off the zombie horde.

[h3]Fighting with Anything and Everything[/h3]
The player will step into the shoes of an island survivor. An ordinary person who ended up in the wrong place at the wrong time. They didn't happen to have an arsenal of three machine guns and two shotguns on them, so they'll have to make do with whatever they can find and craft. Anything goes - even road signs, sticks, and old pipes. You'll use whatever you can get your hands on, because fists just won't cut it:


And you can supplement classic heavy tools, like sledgehammers and wrenches, with weapons of your own making. Reinforced boxing gloves, homemade spears, and a lot more... never underestimate the power of a boot on a stick!


[h3]Armed to the Teeth[/h3]
The island is swarming with zombies. Honestly, there are too many. Constantly fighting in melee combat would be tough. Fortunately, survivors will find a weapon for every occasion on the island.
It won't be hard to find immortal classics - pistols, shotguns, and rifles pair perfectly with grenade launchers:



There's also room for creativity here - we've added six weapon prototypes, each one crazier than the last. But there's a catch: our team is struggling to come up with names for them. Maybe you can help? The best suggestions will make it into the game!


[h3]We're giving away 1 Month of Discord Nitro[/h3]
With the upcoming playtest, we'll have more exciting things to share. All these news are also available on our Discord server, where we're currently running a giveaway for a 1-month Discord Nitro subscription. On October 2nd at 18:00 GMT+3, the giveaway bot will choose the lucky winner. Join our community and try your luck!

https://discord.gg/busbro

To enter the giveaway, head to the #🎁nitro-giveaway🎁 channel - all the participation details are there.

[h2][color]BUS at Tokyo Game Show 2025: Getting Ready for a Grand Event![/color][/h2]

The Tokyo Game Show will take place from September 25th to 28th, and this is already the 29th event - a true milestone in the world of gaming events! This year, the official sponsor of the festival is actor Kanata Hongo, who is known for his work on the iconic anime "Attack on Titan" and "Fullmetal Alchemist", while the official artwork was created by the amazing artist Zashiki Warashi.



We are happy to announce that BUS will also be present at this large-scale event. Meanwhile, the development of our game is in full swing, and it's the perfect time to talk about some new boss fights:

[h3]Titan[/h3]
Inspired by "Attack on Titan", our main antagonist has created his own zombie titan. Imagine - a creature hundreds of times larger than you! How to defeat it? That's still a big secret, but believe us - it will be so epic that you will remember this fight forever. Share your theories in the comments!



[h3]The Fabricator Mech[/h3]
This villain from the demo has already managed to win over fans with his cruel character and furious attack style. The engineer's workshop is a place where chaos reigns, and problems with his mechanical arm are just the beginning!



[h3]The Train[/h3]
Not every boss on the island is a creature. One of the powerful opponents will be a train, where each carriage presents a deadly challenge. And you will have to chase it in a school bus. Yes, we also thought: "What could possibly go wrong?"


And while we are busy with development, we have an invitation…

[h3][color]Coming soon: Playtest![/color][/h3]
Get ready to hop aboard! In a few days registration for our next playtest will be available. Make sure to keep an eye on our Steam page not to miss it:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2852700/BUS_Bro_u_Survived
Lucky survivors will try out the new, improved demo version of the game.

And if you want to look behind the scenes of development and see how concepts are born, make sure to follow us on Twitter and other social networks:

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[color]Hello, survivors![/color]

This was a somewhat spontaneous event where we tested our new combat system and introduced you to our new zombies. We hope you enjoyed our Boomers!



A huge thank you to everyone for participating. Together, you defeated thousands of waves and endured for hundreds of hours. The most resilient team held out for a full 250 waves 💀

Now that the enemies are defeated and the outfits collected, it's time to distribute the game keys. In the coming days, we will contact all the winners personally to congratulate them.



Our bus is ready to start up and move on — now we're participating in Gamescom. As always, we encourage you to check out the games at this festival so you don't miss anything interesting.

[color]So, did you survive?[/color]

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Don't forget to add to your wishlist! ⬇️

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2852700/BUS_Bro_u_Survived/