Bus Driver Simulator News

The main feature are user-created routes!



[h2]Here's the full changelog.[/h2]
[h3]Custom routes.[/h3]
Now you can create your own routes using the in-game editor! All the bus stops are marked on the map, and you can select any stops you want to visit during your route. Also, you can easily edit your routes after they were created.

[h3]Passenger system[/h3]

• Fixed a bug which made it possible to pick passengers from the bus stop, drive away, turn around and pick them again from the same stop. This could be used by some players to cheat.
  
• Fixed a problem with ring routes when you could get fined multiple times for skipping all the bus stops under some circumstances.
  
• Fixed a bug with ring routes which caused passengers to disappear on the final stop.
  
• Fixed duplication of "Skipped a bus stop" fine.
  
• Algorithms of schedule re-arrangement and navigator (when player skips a stop) are now synchronized.
  
• Fixed some passengers-related bugs in Tourist DLC bus.
  
• Fixed problems with some bus stops when driving Tourist DLC bus.

[h3]Buses[/h3]

• Fixed a light appearing on the roof of Tourist DLC bus when driver's lighting is active.
  
• Side turn signals of modern Russian bus are now orange.

[h3]Settings and controls[/h3]

• Now there are two new options for render distance and mirror quality. They can be changed independently.
  
• Now you can set lower FOV than before.

[h3]Pedestrians and traffic[/h3]

• Fixed some places where pedestrians could walk in the air or in the ground.

[h3]Maps, scenarios and environment[/h3]

• Added light mist when it's cloudy on the summer maps.
  
• Increased number of passengers in "Along Sovetskaya Street" scenario.
  
• Made a minor changed to a road near Zvezdnaya st. in Serpukhov.

[h3]Localisations[/h3]

• Small changes in some localisations.
  

Today is the birthday of our game, because two years ago our game appeared in Steam Early Access and became available to everyone.

A lot of things were done over the past two years.

[h2]Content[/h2]
A lot of content and functionality was implemented, especially if we try to compare today's version and initial Early Access Build. A big number of new buses, liveries and upgrades were added, as well as Career Mode with petrol stations and garages. Dynamic day/night cycle and weather now can influence on number of passengers and cars on roads. Thanks to new map and mini-map, it's now much easier to navigate, and driving is more enjoyable with radio. Finally, recently a possibility to change season allowed us to look at the familiar city from a new side.



[h2]Cities and routes[/h2]
Of course, there are quantitative changes as well. The original city (Serpukhov, Russia) was expanded and another city (Cologne, Germany) was added and recently expanded. A number of various bus stops and routes has increased, a new passengers have appeared. Players have much more possibilities now.



[h2]Graphics[/h2]
We've dramatically changed (almost made from scratch) nearly all the textures and models of buildings, roads, cars, road signs. Lighting has been reworked as well, so graphics level now is at least two times better than it was two years ago.



[h2]Optimization[/h2]
Performance was increased too even when graphics became better. Now it loads faster, consumes less resources, so there are more PCs which support it. Now it can maintain stable 40FPS on Ultra Settings even on obsolete 5 years old PCs.

[h2]Controllers[/h2]
One of the most difficult tasks was to make a steering wheel work independently of its configuration, manufacturer etc. Also, we added presets for various steering wheel and made settings flexible, so that you could choose your preset and start playing right away. The most important and difficult problem here is Force Feedback support. Players asked us to implement it since it was released in Early Access and we managed to do it.



[h2]Other cars on roads[/h2]
Traffic cars were made from scratch, starting from models and finishing with their AI, which allowed them to accelerate and brake smoother, yield the road when necessary and behave more realistic in general. We think that almost none of you remember when cars drove at 20 km/h, jumped and swerved off the road like every minute right? :)



[h2]Pedestrians[/h2]
We've added pedestrians on the streets of both cities, and it made them much more alive. They can cross the road and avoid obstacles, so that the game is more realistic.

[h2]Localisations[/h2]
The game is now translated into 13 languages which allowed a lot of people from different countries to join our community.



All of this became possible because of you and your support. Your feedback and moral support helped us not to lose faith in the project. It allowed us to continue working and implement these features no matter what.

We made almost everything we wanted, and now we're even more self-confident. Of course, more updates are waiting for you, and we're already working on them to make Bus Driver Simulator 2019 even better.



On video below you can see how much the current version differs from initial one.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CA3bkHZ_Ptc

This update features a new bus available by purchasing Tourist DLC, much better AI for passengers and a lot more.

[h2]Here's what was changed:[/h2]

• Tourist DLC

Tourist is a large class Soviet intercity bus. Unlike the urban version, this model is slightly longer and doesn't have automatic doors, but it has high reclining seats with individual lamps and vents for all the passengers and is more comfortable. It is also easier to drive this bus because of power steering.
We decided to experiment with dirty windshield and other windows which makes picture a lot more realistic, especially when driving old buses.



This bus features the biggest number of upgrades in the game, the full list is here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1225300/Bus_Driver_Simulator_2019__Tourist/
For example, fan for driver is in the list.

[h2]Passenger system[/h2]

• Passengers now navigate a lot better after exiting the bus.
  
• Fixed problems with AI which you could see as passengers unable to leave the bus stop.
  
• Fixed an AI issue which sometimes could cause passengers to be inside each other.
  
• Fixed another AI issue which caused passengers to play walking animation while staying at the same spot in some situations.
  
• You might have noticed the following bug: if you skip two stops in a row, he could just disappear if you let him out on the third, fourth, fifth etc. bus stop.
  
• Fixed some places where passengers could get under the terrain while waiting for the bus or leaving it.

[h2]Controls improvements[/h2]

• Fixed problem which caused mouse sensitivity to be linked to controller stick assigned to camera movement. Now mouse sensitivity won't affect controller, and vice versa.
  
• Current input method is now shown in F1 Menu.
  
• Adjusted DualShock 4 preset.
  
• Fixed bug leading to camera stutters on DualShock 4 Controller when stick was moved too fast.
  
• Now mouse cursor automatically disappears when F1 Menu is closed.
  
• Free Camera is now a lot faster when using DualShock 4.
  
• Now you can interact with buttons and interactive elements of your bus in VR Mode.
  
• Fixed Steering Wheel Alignment on Modern Russian Bus

[h2]Pedestrians and traffic[/h2]

• Fixed some places where pedestrians couldn't find where to go next and disappeared.
  
• Fixed problem which caused traffic cars not to disappear, but just to become invisible.
  
• Minor changes to European Minibus Collisions

[h2]Maps, scenarios and environment[/h2]

• Increased number of passengers in Ring-Road scenario
  
• Fixed markers on Driving School and Hotel stops in Serpukhov

[h2]Localisations[/h2]

• Minor changes in some localisations

[h2]Some little, but important changes were made:[/h2]

[h3]Controllers and keybindings[/h3]

• Binding axis and keys is now easier. Addressed problems with assigning keys or axis to some actions. If you still have troubles binding keys or axes, contact us.
  
• Added preset for DualShock 4 controller.
  
• Minor changes in drop-down lists design.
  

[h3]Pedestrians and traffic[/h3]

• Improved pedestrians' AI when crossing the road. Now they're less likely will collide with each other or traffic cars.
  
• Fixed an issue when passengers of bus in the traffic would remain even after the bus disappears (if player crashed into it).
  
• Fixed traffic in some places in Cologne.
  
• Some adjustments to collision systems were made.
  

[h3]Passengers[/h3]

• Improved positioning of the passengers. Now their position in the bus is more accurate.
  
• Passengers now enter the bus better.
  
• Another (but not final) upgrade of passengers' navigation after exiting the bus.
  

[h3]Maps and environment[/h3]

• Fixed a problem when snow was disappearing at high speeds. Snow itself was adjusted as well.
  
• Some of the objects in Serpukhov were levitating above the terrain. Should be fixed now.
  
• Fixed texture near Railway Station in Snowy Serpukhov.
  
• Other minor changes.
  

[h3]Localisations[/h3]

• Minor improvements to English localization.
  
• Increased font size in tutorial when Chinese is selected.
  
• Other minor changes.
  

Hi there! If you know English and Portuguese/Brazilian/Polish, we need your help as a translator! If you wish to help us, just write a message to our Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/KishMishGames/) or VK (https://vk.com/busdriversim)! In your message, tell us language you want to help us with, your level of knowledge and have you had experience in translating.

What you will get:

• Steam Key for Bus Driver Simulator 2019.
  
• You will be included in "Authors" section as a translator.