The Bus News

Update 1.9 of the Early Access is now available as BETA.

The freezes of version 1.8 were fixed and you can find an updated area “Unter den Linden”.

For the full detailed list of changes, please, see the changelog below.

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Please create backup copies of your savegame files before switching to the EA BETA Update. Savegames may not be compatible with the new version of the game.

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ATTENTION: This is a BETA update. Technical problems, instability of the game as well as bugs during gameplay can be possible.

How to install the beta version of the update?

Quite easily:

1. In your Library, you click with the right mouse button on the entry of the "The Bus"
   
2. In the drop-menu, you click on the entry "Properties"
   
3. In the window "The Bus - Properties" you select the tab "BETAS"
   
4. In the field "Select the beta you would like to opt into:" select the entry "beta-beta"
   
5. Now you can close the window and the beta version of the update should download right away
   
6. After downloading the update you can start The Bus via the "PLAY" button
   
7. In the main menu should now be the corresponding version number of the beta version of the update and you can test the update
   

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Changelog 0.13.46403 EA Beta

• Fixed freeze that sometimes occurred when passengers left the bus
  
• Fixed many more bugs in the new settings menu
  
• Added news window to the main menu
  
• Added wheel Assistant and reset to default button
  
• Added Alternative Mouse Control UI for MAN Lion’s City DD
  
• Fixed a bug with buttons not reacting when right-clicking in certain views
  
• Adjusted seat position for MAN DD
  
• Level & Art Fixes
  
• Reworked construction side “Unter den Linden”
  
• Added new “Berlin Palace”
  Performance optimizations**
  

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Changelog 0.13.46539 EA Beta

• Added new Tunnel between Main Station and Potsdamer Platz
  
• Unlocked new area between Potsdamer Platz and Brandenburg Gate for exploration
  
• Fixed Sunblinds in MAN Lion’s City DD
  
• Fixed MAN DD tutorial in arcade mode
  
• Fixed MAN DD Indicator not synced with sound
  
• Fixed MAN DD turn signal lever sound missing
  
• Fixed Missing HUD Mirror options*
  
• Fixed Depot area missing*
  
• Fixed bug in new Assistant*
  
• Added text to news window
  

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Changelog 0.13.46904 EA Beta

• Added break stops and depot logic
  
• Fixed dark blending near Main Station*
  
• Fixed MAN DD missing backwards camera*
  
• Added off state to MAN DD observation camera
  
• Keep Brake no longer applies to pedals and controller
  
• Fixed D-Pad not working for some functions
  
• Fixed Cross Selector for MAN DD
  
• Fixed nebular preset not working in some cases
  
• Art and Level Fixes
  
• Performance optimizations**
  

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Changelog 0.13.47026 EA Beta

• Added some new AI vehicles
  
• Fixed observation camera not switching back*
  
• Removed some invalid default controller bindings for MAN DD*
  
• Fixed MAN DD sunblind letting too much light through
  
• Added hints for activating door clearance
  
• Fixed Stop brake keybind in MAN DD
  
• Fixed being stuck after exiting seat adjustment screen*
  
• Fixed weather sync in winter using wrong trees
  
• Fixed license plate text
  
• Art and Level Fixes
  
• Performance optimizations**
  

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Changelog 0.13.47111 EA Beta

• Strong wind with enabled weather sync fixed*
  
• Lights of bus and AI vehicles fixed in Tiergartentunnel
  
• Fixed observation camera turning on when in off state
  
• Fixed observation camera breaking when multiple temporary switches occur
  
• Fixed Storm Preset not working*
  

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Changelog 0.13.47168 EA Beta

• Replaced some old AI Vehicles
  
• Fixed darkness when using low effects setting*
  
• Fixed lag spikes when not allowing passengers to leave
  
• Fixed observation camera turning on when in off state
  

* Only occurred during the BETA test of this update

** 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

Wow!

The Bus by TML-Studios won the Deutschen Entwicklerpreis 2021 (German Developer Award) in the category "Most Wanted"!

The German Developer Award is an award for outstanding achievements in the development of video games from German-speaking countries.

We are totally overwhelmed and incredibly happy about this honor - Thank you so so much!

From now on you can take your passengers to their destination in a MAN Lion's City Double Decker - with the new update for The Bus (Early Access)!

The iconic vehicle has dominated Berlin's cityscape for many years and has already become a travelling landmark in its own.

We wish you a happy St. Nicholas Day and hope you enjoy our little gift! 😊

Update 1.8 of the Early Access version of The Bus is here!

Look forward to improved ambient sounds as well as reworked AI behaviour of vehicles and passengers.

Following you will find a detailed list with all the changes.

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Changelog 0.12.46026 EA

• Upgrade to Unreal Engine 4.27.1
  
• Reworked ambient sounds
  
• Various fixes for the new Settings Menu
  
• You can now enter values for settings by double clicking entries
  
• Pedestrians on crossings now speed up when the traffic light turns red
  
• Changed clicking on Atron Interface to be more reliable
  
• Added construction vehicles
  
• Fixed map sometimes zooming into wrong place when opening
  
• Fixed sound not stopping when the game is paused
  
• Fixed a freeze caused by car AI
  
• Fixed a bug where cars would get stuck at crossings
  
• Fixed a couple bugs in the ingame radio
  
• Level Art fixes
  
• When centering the camera for driving it will now also zoom out
  
• AI Vehicles now turn their lights on in bad weather
  
• Improved snow on objects
  
• Added test drive for own routes
  
• Added overcast and sync option to weather menu
  
• Fixed crane rendering
  
• Fixed passengers gliding into doors on some stops
  
• Fixed missing pedestrians southwest of the map
  
• Fixed radio sometimes unintentionally playing when game is paused
  
• Fixed some objects not appearing in mirrors
  
• Fixed passengers rarely moving to the top of buildings when exiting the bus
  
• Fixed location of bus stops on line 200
  
• Fixed a rare crash when leaving to main menu
  
• Replaced the Standard Plan with the new TXL + 200 Operating Plan
  
• Added colored indicator for arrival times on navi
  
• Trucks are now less common on Sundays
  
• Fixes for Keep Brake option
  
• Localisation Updates
  
• 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

Update 1.8 of the Early Access of The Bus is now available as BETA for testing.

Revised ambient sounds and numerous bug fixes await you. In addition, pedestrians now speed up when the traffic light turns red while they are crossing the road.

For the full detailed list of changes, please, see the changelog below.

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Please create backup copies of your savegame files before switching to the EA BETA Update. Savegames may not be compatible with the new version of the game.

---
ATTENTION: This is a BETA update. Technical problems, instability of the game as well as bugs during gameplay can be possible.

How to install the beta version of the update?

Quite easily:

1. In your Library, you click with the right mouse button on the entry of the "The Bus"
   
2. In the drop-menu, you click on the entry "Properties"
   
3. In the window "The Bus - Properties" you select the tab "BETAS"
   
4. In the field "Select the beta you would like to opt into:" select the entry "beta-beta"
   
5. Now you can close the window and the beta version of the update should download right away
   
6. After downloading the update you can start The Bus via the "PLAY" button
   
7. In the main menu should now be the corresponding version number of the beta version of the update and you can test the update
   

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Changelog 0.12.45596 EA Beta

• Upgrade to Unreal Engine 4.27.1
  
• Reworked ambient sounds
  
• Various fixes for the new Settings Menu
  
• You can now enter values for settings by double clicking entries
  
• Pedestrians on crossings now speed up when the traffic light turns red
  
• Changed clicking on Atron Interface to be more reliable
  
• Added construction vehicles
  
• Fixed map sometimes zooming into wrong place when opening
  
• Fixed sound not stopping when the game is paused
  
• Fixed a freeze caused by car ai
  
• Fixed a bug where cars would get stuck at crossings
  
• Fixed a couple bugs in the ingame radio
  
• Level Art fixes
  
• Performance optimizations**
  

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Changelog 0.12.45874 EA Beta

• When centering the camera for driving it will now also zoom out
  
• Vehicles now turn their lights on in bad weather
  
• Improved snow on objects
  
• Added test drive for own routes
  
• Fixed a freeze caused by car ai
  
• Added overcast option to weather menu
  
• Fixed crane rendering
  
• Fixed passengers gliding into doors on some stops
  
• Fixed missing pedestrians southwest of the map
  
• Fixed more issues causing Traffic to get stuck
  
• Fixed too many excavators spawning*
  
• Fixed traffic signs using the wrong language*
  
• Fixed radio sometimes unintentionally playing when game is paused
  
• Fixed some objects not appearing in mirrors
  
• Fixed passengers rarely moving to the top of buildings when exiting the bus
  
• Fixed location of bus stops on line 200
  
• Fixed a rare crash when leaving to main menu
  
• Fixed Map zooming in too far on open
  
• Level Art fixes
  
• Replaced the Standard Plan with the new TXL + 200 Operating Plan
  
• Performance optimizations**
  

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Changelog 0.12.45912 EA Beta

• Fixed passengers moonwalking out of the bus*
  
• Fixed black and white backwards camera in some settings*
  
• Fixed missing construction site Unter den Linden*
  
• Fixed level loading issue at Leipziger Platz*
  
• Performance optimizations**
  

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Changelog 0.12.46026 EA Beta

• Added live weather
  
• Added colored indicator for arrival times on navi
  
• Fixed another freeze caused by traffic AI
  
• Fixed another issue that caused cars to get stuck at crossings
  
• Fixed AI vehicles taking a long time to turn on lights
  
• Trucks are now less common on Sundays
  
• Fixes for Keep Brake option
  
• Fixed some more issues in the Settings Menu
  
• Lots of Performance optimizations**
  

* Only occurred during the BETA test of this update

** 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