The Bus News

[p][/p][h2]A new beta patch for The Bus is now available![/h2][p]Before switching to the beta version, please make sure to create a backup of your save files, as they may not be compatible with the current release version.[/p][p]Important Notice: This is a beta version that is still in the testing phase. Technical issues or instability may occur. Please also check your installed mods to ensure they are compatible with the current beta version.[/p][p]We appreciate your feedback and bug reports – they help us make The Bus even better![/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][h3]How to install the beta version:[/h3]

1. [p]Open your Steam Library and right-click on The Bus.[/p]
2. [p]Select Properties.[/p]
3. [p]Go to the Betas tab.[/p]
4. [p]Under Beta participation, select beta - Public Beta.[/p]
5. [p]Close the window – the download will start automatically.[/p]
6. [p]Once the download is complete, you can start The Bus via Play.[/p]

[p][/p][hr][/hr][h3]Changelog 0.24.88206 EA[/h3]

• [p]Fixed translation issues[/p]
• [p]Fixed incorrect bus stop markings[/p]
• [p]Fixed several braking issues[/p]
• [p]Minor improvements to gamepad controls[/p]
• [p]General performance improvements*[/p]

[p]*The impact of performance improvements may vary depending on system hardware, installed software, and running background processes.[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p]If you encounter any bugs in this beta patch, please report them directly in-game using the F1 key. For any other technical issues, feel free to contact our support team at https://www.tml-studios.de/forum/support.[/p]

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Things are moving forward at full speed!
Work on the new Line 7 for The Bus DLC – Hamburg City is in full swing.

This line will later be released as a free update, expanding the existing network with another exciting route section in the northern part of Hamburg.
[/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h2]🚧 Progress on All Fronts[/h2][p]
Development is currently happening in multiple areas at once:
Roads are being newly laid, terrain carefully adjusted, and previously missing sections are being modeled.

The foundation for this work is the Geoportal of the City of Hamburg, which provides precise data on street dimensions, routes, elevations, and building positions.
This ensures the new route is created accurate down to the centimeter for the most realistic result possible.

Line 7 is divided into several segments being developed in parallel.
Step by step, these sections are now coming together – soon the entire route will be fully drivable!
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[/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h2]🛠️ The Finishing Touches Begin[/h2][p][/p][p]Alongside the main road construction, preparations for detailed polish are already underway:[/p]

• [p]Traffic Lights
  While simple intersections can be implemented quickly, complex junctions – which appear several times along Line 7 – require a lot of fine-tuning and attention to detail.
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• [p]Lighting
  Numerous custom Hamburg street lamp variants are currently being integrated to authentically recreate the city’s distinctive atmosphere.
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• [p]Traffic, Street, and Information Signs
  These are being created in many different versions and placed at their real-world locations.
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• [p]AI Paths
  Precision is key here: the paths are continuously fine-tuned during testing to ensure smooth and realistic traffic flow.
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[p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h2]📸 A Look Behind the Scenes[/h2][p][/p][p][/p][p]
We have compiled a few current development screenshots for you.

Please note: this is still a non-final version, so details may change before release.

Even now, it’s clear to see how far development has progressed – and how Hamburg City continues to evolve into a true highlight within The Bus with every new line.[/p][p] [/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h2]📢 Stay Up to Date[/h2][p]
Follow us on **Facebook** or subscribe to our **newsletter** to stay up to date with all the latest news about The Bus and the Hamburg DLC.
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We wish you lots of fun exploring virtual Hamburg! 🧡 [/p]

[p][/p][h2]A new beta patch for The Bus is now available![/h2][p]Before switching to the beta version, please make sure to create a backup of your save files, as they may not be compatible with the current release version.[/p][p]Important Notice: This is a beta version that is still in the testing phase. Technical issues or instability may occur. Please also check your installed mods to ensure they are compatible with the current beta version.[/p][p]We appreciate your feedback and bug reports – they help us make The Bus even better![/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][h3]How to install the beta version:[/h3]

1. [p]Open your Steam Library and right-click on The Bus.[/p]
2. [p]Select Properties.[/p]
3. [p]Go to the Betas tab.[/p]
4. [p]Under Beta participation, select beta - Public Beta.[/p]
5. [p]Close the window – the download will start automatically.[/p]
6. [p]Once the download is complete, you can start The Bus via Play.[/p]

[p][/p][hr][/hr][h3]Changelog 0.24.88074 EA[/h3]

• [p]Repaints are no longer displayed as potentially incompatible[/p]
• [p]Fixed a crash related to telemetry[/p]
• [p]Corrected Solaris gear shifting[/p]
• [p]Fixed a crash occurring with old profiles[/p]
• [p]Players are now shown on the map even when far away[/p]
• [p]AI buses spawn more reliably in multiplayer[/p]
• [p]AI buses no longer get stuck while searching for break stops[/p]
• [p]AI buses no longer spawn inside other AI buses[/p]
• [p]AI buses now spawn with the correct trailer position[/p]
• [p]Workshop fleets can be loaded again[/p]
• [p]Added new commands for ticket chance, AI buses, and traffic density[/p]
• [p]Various fixes to level art graphics[/p]
• [p]General performance improvements*[/p]

[p]*The impact of performance improvements may vary depending on system hardware, installed software, and running background processes.[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p]If you encounter any bugs in this beta patch, please report them directly in-game using the F1 key. For any other technical issues, feel free to contact our support team at https://www.tml-studios.de/forum/support.[/p]

[h2]Show us your best moments from The Bus! 🚌✨[/h2][p]You can now take part in our big Screenshot Contest on Discord!
Share your most beautiful, funniest, or most creative moment from The Bus in the #contest channel and get the chance to win some great prizes! 🙌[/p][p][/p][h3]🗓️ Schedule:[/h3]

• [p]📥 Submissions: September 26, 5:00 PM – October 10, 11:59 PM[/p]
• [p]🗳️ Voting: October 11, 12:00 AM – October 20, 12:00 PM[/p]

[p][/p][h3]🏆 Prizes:[/h3]

• [p]🥇 1st Place – Halycon fleece jacket (size M/L) or Hamburg City DLC key[/p]
• [p]🥈 2nd Place – The Bus T-shirt[/p]
• [p]🥉 3rd Place – The Bus mug[/p]

[p][/p][p]👉 Participation is only possible via our Discord: [/p][p]discord.com/invite/tml-studios-224563159631921152[/p][p][/p][p]We can’t wait to see your creative entries – show us what you’ve got! 💪🚌[/p]

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