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.
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Developer(s) | TML-Studios |
Publisher(s) | Aerosoft |
Engine | Unreal Engine 5 |
Platform(s) | Microsoft Windows |
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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
- "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.
- 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.
- 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.
- "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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
External links
- Official website (in English and German)