The Bus (video game)

The Bus is a bus simulation game developed by TML-Studios and published by Aerosoft. The early access version was available via Steam for Microsoft Windows on 25 March 2021.

The Bus
Game poster featuring a Scania Citywide articulated bus at the Brandenburg Gate
Developer(s)TML-Studios
Publisher(s)Aerosoft
EngineUnreal Engine 5
Platform(s)Microsoft Windows
Release
Genre(s)Vehicle simulation
Mode(s)Single-player

Gameplay

The Bus has the similar concepts like Bus Simulator 21.[1] It is described as "the next generation of city bus driving simulation".[2] It is set in the capital city of Germany, Berlin, featuring a scale of 1:1 recreation of the city.[3]

Development and release

The Bus is developed by TML-Studios, who is known for Tourist Bus Simulator, Fernbus Simulator and World of Subways series, with Aerosoft publishes the game.[4] The early access version was available for Microsoft Windows on 25 March 2021.[5] It was initially developed on Unreal Engine 4, and was upgraded to Unreal Engine 5 on 14 December 2022.[6] The game is set to leave early access in 2023, when multiplayer is expected to be available.[7]

References
  1. "All Games Confirmed To Be Using Unreal Engine 5 So Far". Game Rant. 22 March 2023. Archived from the original on 4 April 2023. Retrieved 5 April 2023.
  2. Plunkett, Luke (24 March 2021). "It Is Once Again Time To Drive A Relaxing Video Game Bus". Kotaku. Archived from the original on 26 March 2021. Retrieved 28 March 2021.
  3. Smith, Graham (9 March 2021). "The Bus, a bus simulator, promises a 1:1 recreation of Berlin". Rock, Paper, Shotgun. Archived from the original on 10 April 2021. Retrieved 28 March 2021.
  4. "THE BUS launches into Steam Early Access today!". gamespress.com. 25 March 2021. Archived from the original on 5 March 2023. Retrieved 28 March 2021.
  5. Sheehan, Gavin (8 March 2021). "Aerosoft Unveils A New Driving Simulator Called The Bus". Bleeding Cool. Archived from the original on 10 March 2021. Retrieved 28 March 2021.
  6. Sheehan, Gavin (28 December 2022). "Simulator Game The Bus Receives Upgrade With Unreal Engine 5". Bleeding Cool. Archived from the original on 5 April 2023. Retrieved 5 April 2023.
  7. Denzer, TJ (8 March 2021). "The Bus is a new bus-driving sim featuring a full-scale Berlin, coming to early access". Shacknews. Archived from the original on 24 March 2021. Retrieved 28 March 2021.
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