The Bus News

Update 3.0 offers you many possibilities: A multiplayer, the new Galaxis Urban and many other improvements.
How do you like the new bus so far? 🤔🚌

From 28 April, the price will be adjusted to €38.99 as part of Early Access Phase 3.0. For you, this means: grab it quickly for €32.95! 😍

Update 3.0 of The Bus is here and officially heralds the start of Phase 3 of the Early Access period - the last one before the full release!

Watch the trailer here:

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This new update adds a free multiplayer mode to the simulator. From now on you can drive through Berlin together with friends! You can now also explore virtual Berlin with the new Galaxis Urban bus and use the Aerosoft Truck & Bus Wheel System to control it. Have fun!



You can find a detailed list with all the changes in the following:

Changelog 0.22.82357 EA

• Added Multiplayer Free Play
  
• Upgrade to Unreal Engine 5.4
  
• New bus added: Galaxis Urban
  
• Added support for Aerosoft Truck & Bus Wheel System
  
• Reworked keybinds for gears, wipers, indicator and light switch
  
• Reworked device assistant to allow for multiple devices
  
• Increased 32 button limit for devices
  
• Added new passenger spawn system
  
• Fixed stop names in navi using wrong format
  
• Removed tour finished popup
  
• Passengers no longer wait for money to be collected
  
• Updated construction near Turmstrasse
  
• Fixed button selection mode
  
• Added option to configure maximum wheel rotation
  
• Added option to turn off turn signal reset
  
• Level Art Fixes
  
• Performance optimizations**
  

** Please, be aware that the impact of performance optimisations varies from system to system due to hardware configurations, installed software, and other programs running in the background

🚌 The Galaxis Urban is releasing on April 16!



It comes with some exciting features: In the vehicle selection menu, you can choose whether the bus has a fast-charging roof module or not. Fast-charging stations are available at the end terminals Zoologischer Garten/Hertzallee and Michelangelostraße.



There are also some nice little details: The front panel can be opened to manually operate the front door. Plus, there are plug-in connectors on the front and door side – currently non-functional, but a great visual detail! 🔋⚡

Hey everyone! 👋

April 16 is the day: The Bus enters Early Access Phase 3 – and it’s bringing a free update!
💥

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🚦 Here’s what’s coming your way:

Multiplayer is now official!
The long-awaited multiplayer mode is leaving beta and becomes an official part of the main game!
You can now cruise through Berlin together with your friends!

A brand-new vehicle is joining the lineup: the Galaxis Urban!

Modern, quiet – and packed with exciting features: Optional fast-charging roof module
Fast-charging stations at terminal stops (Zoologischer Garten/Hertzallee & Michelangelostraße)
Plug-in charging ports at the front and door side (not functional yet – but still cool, right?)
Front panel opens to reveal door controls
A real head-turner – and it’s all included for free in the update!

Technical upgrade & tons of improvements

With Phase 3, you’ll also get: Performance boosts & bug fixes
…and lots of small optimizations to make your driving experience even smoother


⚠️ Note: Price increase possible
With the transition to the new phase, a price increase might be on the horizon.
So if you’re still thinking about it – now’s a great time to hop on board! 😉


🎯 Looking ahead
Phase 3 is the final Early Access phase before the full release, which is still planned for 2025.
Of course, more info to come soon!


We’re super excited to hear your feedback – and especially to see your multiplayer rides through the capital! 🚍
Let us know in the comments which feature you’re most looking forward to! 👇

🚌 The Multiplayer Video for The Bus is now available!
Check out how you can drive together in multiplayer mode through Berlin!


👉 Watch the video now and learn how the multiplayer works!
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In the new video, we explain everything you need to know about the multiplayer in The Bus – and the best part: it's already available in Beta!


🔜 Planned Features:
Text chat is already available, and voice chat is planned for the future.