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What is the game about?

In Bus Simulator 27 players get the opportunity to establish their own public transport company in Felicia Bay – a fictional region inspired by the Iberian Peninsula consisting of too vibrant cities and a huge rural area in between. Your goal is to restore faith in public transportation with your own bus company, using management options like creating routes and detailed timetables, hiring bus drivers, and managing the bus fleet and driving city buses as well as long-distance coach buses on your routes as a bus driver.

How many buses are available in the game?

The main game includes the most comprehensive and advanced bus fleet in the history of the Bus Simulator series so far. More than 45 officially licensed buses from 13 world-famous manufacturers, such as Solaris™, Mercedes-Benz, MAN, IVECO BUS, Scania, and Volvo, are waiting for you to drive. Whether you are interested in classic rigid, articulated, and double-decker buses or in new electric buses – Bus Simulator 27 has got you covered. And for the first time ever in the series, you can get behind the wheel of impressive coach buses and enjoy long-distance journeys!

Who is working on Bus Simulator 27?

Bus Simulator 27 is developed by Simteract and published by astragon Entertainment.

What is the release date of Bus Simulator 27?

Bus Simulator 27 will be released on September 8, 2026. Players who pre-ordered the Year 1 Edition of the game get 5 days pre-access and can start playing on September 3, 2026.

On which platforms is Bus Simulator 27 available?

Bus Simulator 27 is available for PC, PlayStation 5, and XBOX Series X|S.

Which languages are supported?

Bus Simulator 27 will support these languages:

  • Voice-Overs: English / German
  • Interface and Subtitles: English, German, French, Spanish (Spain), Japanese, Polish, Chinese (simplified), Turkish
Where can I buy the game?

The game is available on digital platforms such as Steam, Epic Games Store, PlayStation Store, and Microsoft Store, as well as in retail stores in several countries.

Do you have a roadmap for future plans?

Yes. Please visit our official Trello board to keep up with future plans and updates.

Open Roadmap on Trello

Which engine is the game based on?

Bus Simulator 27 is based on Unreal Engine 5.

What are the PC system requirements for Bus Simulator 27?

Minimum requirements:

  • Requires a 64-Bit-Processor and Operating System
  • OS: Windows 11 64-Bit
  • Processor: Core i3-12100 / Ryzen 5 2600X or better
  • RAM: 16 GB RAM or more
  • Graphics: Nvidia GTX 1060 / AMD Radeon RX 580 or better
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Hard Disk: 20 GB available hard disk space

Recommended system specs:

  • Requires a 64-Bit-Processor and Operating System
  • OS: Windows 11 64-Bit
  • Processor: Core i7-14100KF / Ryzen 5 9600X or better
  • RAM: 32 GB RAM or more
  • Graphics: Nvidia GTX 2080Ti / AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT or better
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Hard Disk: 20 GB available hard disk space
Does the game support multiplayer?

Yes, the game supports multiplayer for up to 4 players, which are able to manage the company and drive together as a team.

Does the game support crossplay?

Yes, the game offers crossplay multiplayer between all of the supported platforms, so players on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series can play together.

Will the game support modding?

Yes, in the PC version mods can be installed via the integrated mod.io browser. The option to download mods on consoles as well as a modding kit for PC enabling the possibility to create your own bus models, skins and decals for the game will get accessible at a later time.

Can I play the game with mouse and keyboard?

Yes.

Can I play the game with a gamepad?

Yes, the game supports Xbox One and Xbox Series gamepads as well as PS4 and PS5 controllers. A number of other gamepads should work too, but there is no guarantee.

Can I adjust the key-bindings for my input devices?

Yes, you can change the keybindings according your preferences within the game’s settings menu freely – regardless if you are playing with mouse and keyboard, gamepad, steering wheel or a mix of these devices.

Which Steering Wheels are supported?

The game currently supports the following steering wheels:

PC:
  • Fanatec CSL (PS)
  • Fanatec CSL (Xbox)
  • Hori Farming Wheel
  • Logitech G29
  • Logitech G920 (Xbox)
  • Logitech G923 (Xbox)
  • Logitech G923 (PS)
  • Logitech PRO Racing Wheel
  • Thrustmaster T80 (PS)
  • Thrustmaster T128
  • Thrustmaster T150 (Xbox)
  • Thrustmaster T150 (PS)
  • Thrustmaster T150 Pro (Xbox)
  • Thrustmaster T150 Pro (PS)
  • Thrustmaster T248 (PS)
  • Thrustmaster T300RS (PS)
  • Thrustmaster TMX (Xbox)
PS5:
  • Fanatec CSL (PS)
  • Logitech G29
  • Logitech G923 (PS)
  • Thrustmaster T80 (PS)
  • Thrustmaster T150 (PS)
  • Thrustmaster T150 Pro (PS)
  • Thrustmaster T248 (PS)
  • Thrustmaster T300RS (PS)
XBOX Series X|S:
  • Fanatec CSL (Xbox)
  • Logitech G920 (Xbox)
  • Logitech G923 (Xbox)
  • Speedlink Trialblazer
  • Thrustmaster T128
  • Thrustmaster T150 (Xbox)
  • Thrustmaster T150 Pro (Xbox)
  • Thrustmaster TMX (Xbox)
  • Thrustmaster TX (Xbox)

Note: For some of these wheels there are pre-configs available within the game, while others have to be configured manually. A number of additional steering wheels may work too, but we can’t promise, since we weren’t able to test them yet.

Will the game support Eye-Tracking devices?

Support for eye-tracking devices such as Tobii Eye Tracker and TrackIR is planned and will get implemented at a later time.

Does the game support VR devices?

No, official support for VR devices isn’t planned yet.

How big is the map?

The huge and exciting Felicia Bay map is the perfect place to work where others go on vacation – a sunny fictive region in Southern Europe inspired by Spain and Portugal. In Felicia Bay you can explore the vibrant twin cities of Alcaztelar and Mequina, featuring 20 unique districts packed with exciting landmarks and a huge area in between.

How many bus stops are available in Felicia Bay?

On the map there are more than 250 bus stops available. While progressing in the Story or when playing in Career or Sandbox mode you are free to use all of them according your likes for your self created bus lines.

Which game modes can I play?

When creating a new company, you are free to choose in which game mode you want to play: Story, Career or Sandbox.

  • Story Mode: In this mode you will experience the exciting story driven campaign of the game, where you get a number of tasks and missions to establish your own public transport company in Felicia Bay. While making progress in the campaign you will unlock more and more districts and bus stops until you get access to each and everything and become free to do what you want.
  • Career Mode: In Career mode the complete map including all of its districts is unlocked directly, but you will start your career with a limited amount of money. After buying your first bus it is completely up to you how you want to manage and lead your company to success, which routes you want to create, where you want to drive etc.
  • Sandbox Mode: In Sandbox mode you get an unlimited amount of money and everything is unlocked directly. This is the perfect mode if you just want to test something or simply want to drive and do what you want without keeping an eye on your finances.
Are there different difficulty levels to choose from?

When starting a new game, you are asked which kind of experience you prefer. Whether you're a laid-back casual player or prefer a more immersive simulation experience - Bus Simulator 27 offers a range of settings that let you customize your driving experience to suit your needs!

  • Relaxed: A non-demanding gameplay for a relaxed experience (without traffic events, only a few traffic discipline penalties and lowered amounts of passenger events)
  • Medium: You get pass on some traffic rules that require precision (with a low number of traffic events, most of the traffic discipline penalties are activated and a medium amount of passenger events are waiting for you)
  • Intense: Frequent events and strict enforcement of all traffic laws for a maximum challenge (with a medium number of traffic events, all of the traffic discipline penalties are activated, and a medium amount of passenger events is waiting for you)
  • Custom: Adjust the frequency of events and rule enforcement by yourself to suite your playstyle.
Can I customize my buses?

Yes, for each bus you are able to choose skin of your choice or paint the buses to your liking, add some cool decals, customize the interior of the buses, and edit the license plates to design your bus fleet exactly the way you want!

Which management options do I have for my bus company?

In Bus Simulator 27 you will not only be able to create your own routes and bus lines and to name them according to your likes, but also to take care of the management of your company, the buses for your bus fleet, and hired bus drivers, to lead your public transport company to success!

Is there an Air Conditioner in the buses?

Yes, all of the buses are equipped with air conditioning to keep your passengers comfortable! You can turn it on and off via the Action Menu.

Are there random events in the game?

In Bus Simulator 27, you'll encounter numerous random events during your rides. So, no two trips will be the same! While driving there might be construction sites forcing you to change your initial route planning, passengers can fall asleep and you have to wake them up, stop passengers from listening too loud music or blocking a door, cars parking at a bus stop and have to get warned by using the bus’ horn etc.

Are there day and night and dynamic weather in the game?

Yes, in Felicia Bay you'll encounter not only a seamless transition between day and night but also dynamic weather. So don't miss to turn on your headlights and to make use of your windshield wipers if needed!

How do I buy new buses?

While progressing in the Story you are earning dedicated points which can be used to unlock new bus brands. How much of these points are needed differs from brand to brand and how many bus models of a brand are available. After unlocking a bus brand, all of its bus models become accessible for you within the bus dealer’s store, so you can buy them for ingame money. If you don’t own enough money for the bus/es of your choice right now, simply drive some routes to earn some.

How do I unlock a new district in Story mode?

While progressing in the Story you are earning District Points which can be used to unlock new districts on the map. After unlocking a district you get access to all of its bus stops and can start servicing them with your self-created bus lines.

My bus won’t drive! What is wrong?

Depending on your settings, driving a bus is more or less complex. If you board a bus and it won’t move, please check if the ignition is turned on and if the motor is running. Afterwards make sure to set the automatic gear to D (drive) mode and release the breaks. Now you should be able to drive your bus.

Can I check the tickets of my passengers?

Yes, in Bus Simulator 27, you can pause your ride and leave the cockpit of your bus whenever you want to, to ask your passengers to show their tickets. Next to this, you can also hop on your coworkers' buses to assist them as a ticket inspector during their rides.