The Bus News

[p].📹 In today's video, Bekka shows you some of the sights from the upcoming Hamburg DLC for The Bus, which is currently in development! 🏙️🚌[/p][p][/p][p]Take a look and get a first glimpse of what awaits you soon! 👀✨[/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]

[p]New Update: Line 147, Adjustment of Line 245, and many improvements![/p][p][/p][p]With Line 147, which runs from S Ostbahnhof via U Märkisches Museum, Berliner Schloss, S+U Friedrichstraße, and Wedding to U Leopoldplatz, this update also includes the adjustment of Line 245 to its current routing via S+U Hauptbahnhof/Washingtonplatz, Deutsches Theater, and S+U Friedrichstraße. There are some new kilometers of route to discover.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Changelog 0.23.84656 EA[/p]

• [p]New Character Models[/p]
• [p]Multiplayer Voice Chat[/p]
• [p]Galaxis dashboard can now be exchanged[/p]
• [p]Support for DLSS and FSR + FrameGen[/p]
• [p]You can now choose between a male and female player character model[/p]
• [p]Improved multiplayer vehicle synchronisation for drivers[/p]
• [p]Fixed unable to move board computer in galaxis multiplayer[/p]
• [p]Fixed bus charging not working in multiplayer[/p]
• [p]You can now click any mirror or camera to disable them[/p]
• [p]Fixed Busses spawning on top of other busses[/p]
• [p]You can now right click while outside the bus to show cursor[/p]
• [p]Arcade Mode no longer blocks actions[/p]
• [p]Fixed pedestrian groups not spawning at start[/p]
• [p]Fixed AI vehicles not using lights at night in multiplayer[/p]
• [p]Fixed tree appearance in winter in multiplayer[/p]
• [p]Fixed controller keybinds resetting to default[/p]
• [p]Added busdriver announcements[/p]
• [p]Level Art Fixes[/p]
• [p]Performance Optimizations[/p][p][/p]

[p] [/p][p]Have fun exploring and testing the new features and improvements! 🚍✨[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p]

This week, we’re taking you on a special tour:
Instead of focusing on a single building or road section, we’re showcasing impressions from across the entire route network of the upcoming Hamburg City DLC for The Bus.



These screenshots are taken from both Line 6 and Line 17, offering a first glimpse at the variety of route segments awaiting you in the finished add-on.

As always, please note: everything you see here is still under development.
Road surfaces, manhole covers, traffic signs, stop equipment – all these elements are still being carefully optimized and refined.
Still, the images already give a good impression of how detailed and atmospheric the virtual recreation of Hamburg is becoming.

Some iconic sections of Line 6:

• Speicherstadt with the world-famous Miniatur Wunderland, the starting stop of Line 6, and a unique mix of heritage-listed warehouses and modern architecture.
  
• St. Peter’s Church at Domplatz, including the distinctive red temporary bus stops.
  
• Central Station and its surroundings – a key hub where many lines will eventually intersect – featuring iconic buildings like the Schauspielhaus, the Bieberhaus, and the Museum of Arts and Crafts.
  
• Lange Reihe, a narrow, bustling street with a traditional weekly market.
  
• Major construction site at Sechslingspforte, right by the Binnenalster.
  
• Residential areas such as Mühlenkamp, Goldbekplatz, and Jarresstraße, characterized by typical red-brick architecture in the style of Hamburg’s northern districts.
  
• The green route to Borgweg, the terminus of Line 6, which is also part of Line 17.
  

In addition, Line 17 follows its own unique route – with even more highlights:

• Feldstraße with the Rindermarkthalle, Heiligengeistfeld, and the green-topped bunker, now housing a hotel, restaurants, and a concert hall.
  
• Millerntor Stadium and the iconic Knappschaft building, home to the legendary Zwick pub and the adjacent Dancing Towers.
  
• St. Michael’s Church, known as “Michel” – a true landmark of the city that Line 17 passes right by.
  
• Rödingsmarkt station, where animated subway trains will be visible in the future.
  
• The Zurich building on Domstraße, with a bus stop directly in front and a view into the green interior courtyard.
  
• Saarlandstraße station, with a large EDEKA supermarket right at the Wiesendamm intersection.
  
• Barmbek station, featuring roundabouts, a circular bunker, and passenger facilities on both sides of the street.
  

Each of these locations tells a piece of Hamburg’s urban history, and we’re doing our best to make that digitally tangible.
The route layout connects historical landmarks with everyday city life, modern residential areas with bustling shopping streets – always with attention to the big picture as well as the smallest details.

We’re looking forward to showing you even more soon.

As always: questions, feedback, or suggestions are welcome at [email protected]
See you next time – and have fun exploring Hamburg virtually!

Your Halycon Media Development Team

🚏 A new update for The Bus will be released on Friday!
A brand new line 147 - from S Ostbahnhof to U Leopoldplatz! Also included: the adapted line 245 with a new route. 🚌💨We've already taken a look at the update for you.

🔴 The video is now online - take a look!
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On June 14, 2025, our new The Bus DLC – Hamburg City will celebrate its public premiere – and you can be there!



As part of the Mobility Festival in Hamburg, you’ll get a unique chance to try out the new map live inside a real Hochbahn bus.

The Bus DLC – Hamburg City playable at the Mobility Festival on June 14 in Hamburg

From 12 PM to 7 PM, the Jungfernstieg in Hamburg will become a stage for innovation and mobility – and right in the middle of it all: our brand-new DLC The Bus – Hamburg City!

For the very first time, the new map will be available to the public – in the Hochbahn experience bus, right in front of the well-known Apple Store.
Equipped with a gaming station, steering wheel, pedals, and a large screen, a real Hochbahn bus will become your virtual driver’s cabin.
Whether you're just curious or a passionate simulation fan – expert virtual bus drivers will be on-site to help you get started right away.

A must for everyone in and around Hamburg. Come by and be among the first to explore the digital version of the Hanseatic city from behind the wheel!
In addition to exciting insights into the future of transportation, there will be plenty of other highlights around sustainable mobility to discover.

You’ll find all details and a site map for the event at the end of this news post.

If you visited the HafenCity Run or Christopher Street Day last year, you may have seen the Hochbahn’s event bus before.
Back then, though, it wasn’t yet featuring the Hamburg City map for The Bus. We’ve included some photos from those events below.









We’re looking forward to showing you more from our The Bus DLC – Hamburg City very soon.
As always, if you have questions, feedback or suggestions, feel free to reach out to: [email protected]

See you next time – and enjoy virtually exploring Hamburg!

Your Halycon Media Development Team

More details about the Mobility Festival