Bus Bound news & patch notes

Hello, bus drivers! 🚍👋

Today, we are releasing a patch for Bus Bound on all platforms that adds free content, including a new map and two new buses. You can access these after opening all the bridges on the main map. You will unlock the ‘Emberville Outskirts’, which connects to multiple parts of the city.

This new area includes new bus stops, a new highway, and new locations, such as an airport. While the outskirts don't feature an upgrade, all bus stops offer new bus customization rewards to unlock.

Get ready to also drive the Horizon Hydrogen Double 80ft and Horizon Hydrogen 60ft Gen2, two unique articulated buses that offer ample space to maximize your passenger throughput.

The new paid DLC brings the ‘Sightseeing’ game mode, specifically designed to test your understanding of the city. Experience passenger service in entirely new ways while also driving the new Horizon Sightseer Gen2.

Check out the DLC trailer here ⤵️⤵️

The update also brings quality-of-life improvements, addresses bus mastery issues, and more. The full details are below!

If you run into any problems, please contact our support team by clicking here.

New Features:

Free Outskirts Map Extension:

• Gameplay:

  • A new vast area - Emberville Outskirts - has been added. Three new subzones expand opportunities to build long, interesting routes.

  • You are able to unlock the Outskirts following the progression of the base game. Do this by maxing out the Fairview bus stop in Windfall Oaks and unlocking all the bridges. 

  • 40+ events are added to the new areas to make them feel more lively.

  • Road connections in the Belvedere, Ashtree, Transit, and The Strings districts have been upgraded for smooth access to the Airport.

• Rewards:

  • New Airport DLC skins are added.

• Visuals:

  • On the Drive map, there are now a couple of planes flying above the Airport.

  • Ad billboards under the bridge are now emissive, lighting up the surroundings at night.

Base Game:

• New buses are added: Horizon Hydrogen Double 80ft and Horizon Hydrogen 60ft Gen2.

Hidden Gems Tour DLC:

• Gameplay:

  • You can now drive along tourist routes to explore Emberville's sights and learn more about the city's story.

  • Tourist Drives have different difficulty levels based on the number of unlocked bus stops and challenge players’ knowledge of the city to optimize navigation.

  • Tourist routes are embedded in the base game progression: A new tourist route appears every day in the morning shift.

  • A new bus has been added for the most immersive tourist route experience: Horizon Sightseer Gen2.

  • Tourist Drives are available in multiplayer.

  • UI:

    • Tourist drives have their own Satisfaction/Mood meter and progression for the stops.

  • Visuals:

    • Passengers have new sparkle reactions when leaving the bus while in a Tourist Drive.

  • Rewards:

    • A new ‘Post Cards’ section has been added to the Office menu, where you can get different cards as rewards for sightseeing drives.

  Quality of Life Updates:

  Hidden Gems DLC

  • Gameplay:

    • Basic gameplay features are also available and trackable throughout the Tourist Drives, enabling seamless progression through the game (Bus masteries and corresponding Achievements).

  Base Game:

  • Traffic:

    • Drive Events are adjusted around the city to optimize traffic.

    • Taxi NPVs have been brought back to the High Rise base level. 

    • Traffic density in the Outer City has increased.

  • UI:

    • Onboarding popups saved in the player profile are now only visible once, until you reset them in Settings.

    • Player Avatars are now loaded and visible on Steam, PlayStation 5, and XBOX.

  • Visuals:

    • Bus backgrounds are replaced with new, unified screenshots (Drive Map/End of Drive screen).

    • Some lights have been added to the Bohm statue to make it more visible at night.

    • Fixed the spawn weight of some pedestrian-only populations. This should prevent the spawning of police officers in large numbers.

    • Tweaked some environmental assets around new areas to load smoothly and seamlessly for the player.

    • Tweaked the lighting around Emberville to optimize memory usage and provide a more natural look.

  • Roads:

    • Added a ‘Signal Ahead’ pavement painting to warn about traffic lights along high-speed limit roads.

  • Modding:

    • Added UVS for Ride buses.

  • Steering Wheels: Several tweaks were made to steering wheel controls and bindings:

    • Wait for enhanced user input settings to be loaded.

    • Keep previously seen steering wheels if none are attached.

    • Apply the previous preset default even if no steering wheel is attached.

  • Buses:

    • The door button of the Horizon 60ft changed from opening just Door 3 to all doors. Now, you can control the first two doors individually and open the rest.

    • The Horizon 60ft Diesel now has a smoke effect for exhaust.

  • Audio:

    • Welsh audio language is now available on PC.

  Other Bug Fixes:

  • Gameplay:

    • Bus Masteries are now initialized with the correct progression level on save/load, so they are tracked and displayed correctly.

      • Skipped masteries won't be recovered, but new saves won't have the issue anymore.

    • Bus Masteries progress is now shown according to the current drive.

    • Bendy buses on the client's side now teleport again after spawning, fixing the issue where bendy buses sometimes get stuck.

    • Celebration drives now start in their appropriate weather and shift.

    • The “Transit Crossing” achievement is fixed on PlayStation 5.

  • Buses:

    • Fixed LOD issues with the rear of the K11, and the middle section has been re-weighted to achieve higher-fidelity bending.

    • Adjusted the Ride K9MDER floor collider to be higher off the ground.

    • Improved bus cockpit texture sharpness.

    • Electrip Letenda no longer jumps upwards when using the "Respawn Bus" function.

    • Passengers are now boarding the Ride buses correctly, without getting stuck in doors.

  • Visuals:

    • Fixed the set dressing characters that were causing issues in the Belvedere District.

    • Fixed the clouds on the map in the Drive and Pause menus so they have their natural form.

  • Steering Wheels:

    • Fixed the XBOX Series X preset button binding.

    • The steering wheel settings are no longer reset when the PlayStation 5 is restarted while the steering wheel is connected.

  • Audio:

    • Added a ‘beep’ sound to the kneeling of buses where it was missing.

    • The loud sound of Horizon Gen1 has been fixed.

  • UI:

    • Expanded the player’s guide to include additional pictures and content.

    • Fixed the "Press any button..." screen that remained in the settings menu, on top of all other screens, when the multiplayer session was full on PlayStation 5.

    • PROS is now correctly loading on PC.

    • The EULA that appeared twice on Steam has been fixed.

    • The list of perks in the stats menu is now scrollable with the controller.

    • The bridge blocker icons no longer duplicate when returning to line selection.

    • The radio widget is now disabled when all HUD tips are disabled in settings.

  • Multiplayer:

    • Multiplayer mode is now correctly activated when the player purchases PlayStation®Plus.

  • Settings:

    • The game no longer softlocks when reassigning the steering button in Controls after restarting (consoles only).

  What’s next for Bus Bound:

  Thank you for continuing to support Bus Bound! 🙏 We are looking forward to hearing what you think of this update.

  We are working away on another map expansion and new DLC. Keep an eye on our social media channels for more. Make sure to discover all of those hidden gems in the meantime! 🚌🔎 Join the stillalive Discord server to chat with other players and the development team:

  https://discord.com/invite/YgMRgw5xFw.

  -stillalive and Saber

Experience passenger service in entirely new ways! 🚍🔎

The Hidden Gems Tour update is releasing August 6! 👀

This will bring free content, which includes a map expansion with new bus stops, a highway, new locations to explore, and more! 🗺

This is for you, sim fans! 🚨

Bus Bound is taking part in the SimFest sale starting today and lasting until July 27!

🚍 Get Bus Bound discounted by 20% and its Deluxe Edition by 25%.

Make sure to also share this sale with other bus enthusiasts! 🙌

Hello, bus drivers! 🚍👋

Today, we have a hotfix for Bus Bound on PC that fixes the harsh braking issue. ⚒️ The team is addressing other issues as well. Stay tuned for more news on that!

If you run into any issues in the game, please contact our support team at https://support.saber.games/hc/en/bus-bound/articles/how-to-report-an-issue-1.

Bus Bound arrived at the Steam Summer sale stop with the main game discounted at 20% off, and the Deluxe Edition at 20% off. 🚍🚏☀️

Enjoy it until July 9 before time runs out! ⏱️ To see this and other Saber games visit the sales page here: https://store.steampowered.com/developer/SaberInteractive/sale/summersale2026

Hello, bus drivers! 🚍👋

Today, along with the new content drop, we are releasing a patch that includes multiple quality-of-life updates, gameplay improvements, steering wheel fixes, and new features based on your feedback.

If you run into any issues in the game, please contact our support team via this form.

DLC:

• Buses:

  • New RIDE buses were added to the game - K9MD-ER 40' and K11M 60'.

Check out the DLC trailer here:

New Features:

• UI

  • Districts in the Stats screen are now hidden if none of their stops are unlocked or soon to be unlocked.

  • Added ‘company’ and ‘personal statistics’ screens to the Stats screen.

  • Like multiplier, stop extra levels, and day count statistics are added to Progress (Office menu).

• Gameplay

  • There is now an option to drive the same route again without returning to the office.

  • The last upgrade drive is now a special celebration/credits drive.

  • Overworked harsh breaking - Harsh breaking was rebalanced to be more difficult. Players now need to break more smoothly to not trigger negative reactions from the passengers.

• Audio

  • A radio that uses FMOD to play songs from a disk is added.

  • Welsh is now a supported VO language on PC.

• Settings

Several new settings were added based on players' feedback. Thank you for sending these in!

• Setting to permanently show/hide HUD mirrors.

• An option to fully disable the crosshair was added.

• Option to display speed in KMH.

• Options to minimize (or fully hide) any UI element.

Quality of Life Updates:

• Steering Wheels

  • Updated the button set for Fanatec CSL Elite (PS5).

  • The supported number of buttons is increased to 128.

  • The throttle and brake can now be bound to buttons.

• Settings

  • Removed the “absolute keyboard controls” setting.

  • When assigning buttons, the current key is now only assigned to actions with the correct input type.

• Visuals

  • Screen Space Reflections for Mirrors now turn on at Medium settings (Translucency will only be on with the High Mirror Quality setting).

  • The dirt texture on NPVs is replaced with a smoother smudge, making it look more natural.

  • Some loading screen screenshots have been updated for better quality or to showcase new game content.

  • The screenshot shown before a celebration drive is now also added as a potential loading screen image when a district is upgraded.

  • Asphalt roads now feature cracks and tar spots.

• Audio

  • The tire-on-the-ground volume has been slightly increased.

  • End of Drive music is lowered, and it now also plays in streamer mode.

• UI

  • Instead of the Districts' upgrade levels, UI badges for upgraded districts now feature laurels.

  • There is now a UI hint when muting and switching radio stations.

  • Line Editor now re-selects the last selected line.

• Buses

  • The colliders of all the buses were adjusted to improve driving quality (to prevent crashing into the ground).

  • Improvements to buses' overhanging ability.

  • Driver seat positions are now saved.

  • Improved left/right looking feature for third-person camera

  • Improved suspension calculation, making curbs handle better.

Bug Fixes:

• UI

  • Bridge Blockers should now always show the unlocking conditions on the Drive map.

• Visuals

  • Positioning of bus markers on the map is fixed (both for MP and SP).

  • Passengers should now stay within the bus stop area and not slide on the road/to the side.

  • Sanitized passenger spawn points on all bus stops.

  • Passengers only board and alight at open doors.

  • Adjusted the Office lighting at night to avoid being too dark.

  • Fixed Office lighting flickering in certain circumstances.

  • Fixed the garage light flickering on medium GI settings.

  • Parked buses and cars have more realistic levels of dirt.

• Steering Wheels

  • Fixed the incorrect axis configurations for the T300 on PlayStation.

  • Fixed the indicator bindings on T300 and T150 PlayStation presets.

  • Force feedback not working when multiple steering wheels are plugged in is now fixed.

  • When plugging in a wheel while already in a drive, we now correctly apply preset settings.

  • No longer potentially softlock on UI action rebind.

• Audio

  • Clio’s VO lines are fixed, so she is now giving the proper introduction to the environment (Garage, Stats, etc.).

  • Radio functionality is now fixed (an issue where it sometimes stopped playing has been resolved).

  • Radio stations can now be switched correctly if correspondent buttons are assigned in Settings.

• Roads

  • The path from Ashtree towards Wright’s Crossing and Windfall Oaks on the Nexus Bridge was tweaked to avoid colliding with the road, as it did with certain bus models.

  • The road along the bus depot and the bus depot itself received a cleanup pass and are now more drivable and visually consistent.

  • Fixed various sidewalk curbstones not having collision and wrong collision offsets with the road of sidewalk curbstones.

• Gameplay

  • End of Celebration drive screen no longer has the ‘flip direction’ button.

  • Celebration drives are now heading in the same direction for all players.

  • When using the “Respawn Bus Onto Road” function, the player’s vehicle will no longer get stuck in environment objects.

  • Speed limit UI now updates during Free Roam.

  • Fixed various rewards wrongfully causing the time limit between stops to increase.

• Stability

  • Crash on the initial splash screen (related to Benchmark and PSO Compilation were running at the same time) is fixed.

• Localization

  • Some bus stop translations were fixed to maintain consistency in naming.

• Settings

  • The "User Interface Scale" setting is now saved and stored correctly after restarting the game.

  • Chromatic Aberration settings are now working correctly.

Join the stillalive Discord server to chat with other players and the development team:

https://discord.com/invite/YgMRgw5xFw.

Thank you for supporting Bus Bound and for your patience while we worked on the new content and game fixes. Until the next stop! 🚍🚏

-stillalive and Saber

Come ride two new buses in the first Bus Bound DLC! 🚏🚌

The Let’s RIDE Bus Pack brings the K9MD and the K11M from electric vehicle specialists RIDE, the U.S. spinoff of BYD. 🚍➕🚍

Check the launch trailer here:

RIDE K9MD:  

40.9 feet long, 102 inches wide, and a 43.6ft turning radius, the RIDE K9MD 40’ is a favorite for public transit systems, and university and corporate campuses for a reason.

RIDE K11M:  

60.7 feet long, 102 inches wide, and articulated for optimal high-passenger traversal; the RIDE K11M 60’ is ideal for high-volume urban transit systems. Move large quantities of passengers across the city with sustainability in mind.

Get the ‘Let's RIDE! Bus Pack’ today on Steam!

Deluxe Edition owners have direct access to this DLC as part of the Bus Pass. 🚌🎫

Expand your fleet and Let’s RIDE! 🚌💨🙌

Add the RIDE K9MD and K11M to your fleet and build your dreams one stop at a time. Coming June 23, 2026! 🚏👀

Hello, bus drivers! 🚍👋

Today, we are releasing a patch for Bus Bound on all platforms that addresses frequently reported gameplay bugs, including fixes for steering wheel issues, stability improvements, and crash and freeze fixes.

If you run into any issues in the game, please contact our support team at https://support.saber.games.

Resolved Issues 

• Steering Wheels:

  • The HORI Truck system shifter should now work in the steering wheel preset.

  • The Logitech Xbox G920 preset has been fixed and now applies correctly.

  • Some force feedback behavior has been tweaked, and the Logitech G920 PC preset was improved.

  • Overshoot prevention on the MOZA R5 and Logitech G920 has been improved.

  • MOZA PC preset force feedback settings are toned down.

• Gameplay:

  • Player Avatar at ‘PlayerProfile’ creation is now randomized.

  • Speed limits are now more consistent throughout the driving across the bridges and junctions.

  • Floor collisions with buses have been moved slightly higher to prevent crashing with the ground.

  • Force feedback on the stone plates is reduced.

  • Looking left and right now works correctly when the player triggers it frequently.

• Buses:

  • The glass on the Horizon Hydrogen 40ft Gen2 has been adjusted to fix the flickering artifacts.

  • Slight increase for Dashboard LOD distances now prevents popping on the dashboard while in first-person view.

  • The Horizon 60ft meshes are adjusted to improve mirror visibility.

  • Bottom colliders for the Horizon 40ft H2Gen2 and Sightseer were adjusted for a smoother driving experience across the city.

  • One standpoint for passenger blocking visibility in the Vicinity Classic 35ft CNG has been removed.

  • The Horizon CNG mesh clipping at the rear part of the bus is now fixed.

  • The middle part of the Horizon 60ft can’t get decals anymore, so it always follows the initial design.

  • The Battery and Recoup needles in the ABP and BP on the Horizon 40ft H2Gen2 dashboard are fixed.

  • The incorrect speed animation for Horizon Sightseer is fixed.

  • The incorrect bendy middle section of NFI 60ft Hydrogen has been fixed: it is no longer too short compared to the real-life bus.

  • The incorrect LOD Threshold for the speed needle of New Flyer Electrics is fixed.

  • The audio mix for the retarder on Bluebird Sigma is improved.

  • Colliders of Horizon Sightseer and Velocity Raptor (NPV car) were adjusted to give players a smoother driving experience while maneuvering through the city.

  • New functions were added to load and store driver seat positions in the bus.

• Traffic and Events:

  • The parked sightseer traffic event now has a collision with the bus.

  • The parade event in the Education District is fixed: the car and trailer are no longer sinking into the ground.

  • AI vehicles now evade obstacles and events more naturally, rather than suddenly despawning and creating traffic jams.

  • AI vehicles' brake lights lighting up all the time is now fixed.

• Visuals:

  • Nighttime map exposure was adjusted. This fixes the total darkness on a drive map during night shifts.

  • The reflectivity of the interior bus glass has been reduced as it was causing too strong reflections at night.

  • Afternoon lighting conditions in the office are updated to look more natural.

  • TSR Anti-Flickering settings were enabled on consoles to reduce flickering.

  • Some static characters, including the Mascot on the bus stop, were moved out of the ground in the Ashtree district.

  • Added character randomizer - The character will be generated for your Player Profile and be consistent over all save games and multiplayer sessions you join. The default avatar will now be randomized once for existing profiles. You can get a new character by deleting your player profile.

• Roads:

• Additional work on collision in the High Rise upgraded district has been done to make the driving smoother and more natural.

• Settings:

  • 'Reset to default' button has been added (PC only).

  • You can now properly apply ‘All Steering Wheel preset settings' on ‘Settings reset’.

  • The ‘Graphics Quality Settings' section on consoles is now disabled.

  • PC-specific options have been excluded from ‘Reset’ on consoles.

• Stability Fixes:

  • A rare crash that could happen when a bus teleports is fixed.

  • Integrated FSR hotfix.

• Modkit:

• DDC file creation is added to shorten load-up times.

  • Modding documentation was updated:

    • Links fixed.

    • Resources and styling embedded.

    • The build documentation has been moved and no longer ships with the Obsidian project.

    • UV reference textures for skin creation are added.

• Localization:

• The translation error in the 'Hall of Fame' stop name is now fixed.

Workarounds:

• MFG not working: Use "DLSS override - Frame Generation Mode" in the NVIDIA app on 50xx GPUs to fix.

• If DLSS FG is not available for 40xx GPUs, check if "Hardware-accelerated GPU scheduling" in the Windows System → Display → Graphics settings is enabled.

What’s next for Bus Bound 

Thank you for playing Bus Bound and for all the positive sentiment that you have been spreading in the comments and reviews.  🙏🚌

The team is fully dedicated to continue improving your game experience and to listening to feedback. 🙌

Here is what we are working on next, in addition to the first DLC update, "Let's RIDE! Bus Pack," which will include 2 buses from RIDE:

• Two RIDE buses: K9MD 40' and K11M 60'.

• Option to have a mirror always on/off setting in the game settings.

• Option to display speed in KMH.

• Option at the end of the line to run the next shift on the same line with the same bus without returning to the office.

• Option to fully disable the crosshair.

Join the stillalive Discord server to chat with other players and the development team: https://discord.com/invite/YgMRgw5xFw.

Thanks again for supporting Bus Bound. See you on the road! 🚍🚏

-stillalive and Saber

Hello, bus drivers! Thank you for supporting Bus Bound and for sharing your experiences about the game. 🚍🙏

We are actively collecting feedback, and the development team is currently focused on addressing steering wheel issues, stability, optimization, and gameplay bugs. 🛠✅

You can see more details about the major issues we are working on here:

https://support.saber.games/hc/en/bus-bound/articles/known-issues-list-13

If you experience issues yourself please submit a ticket to our support team so we can investigate:

https://support.saber.games/hc/en/bus-bound/articles/how-to-report-an-issue-1

We have a patch coming later this month. Stay tuned for more information soon! 🙌

Raise your hands to catch this one, Bus Bound is OUT NOW on PC! 🚍🙌

Be the bus hero the people deserve in an all-new driving experience from stillalive studios. Buckle up, ready your engine, and take the wheel of licensed American buses to turn everyday routes into a journey of urban transformation. 🏙⏫ The city is waiting!

• A City Full of Life: Explore a fully simulated, densely inhabited town with a rich history. From bustling intersections to quiet neighborhoods, every area has its own rhythm, and your route will help shape its future.

• Drive American Icons: Take the wheel of true-to-life buses from top American manufacturers, including the New Flyer Xcelsior 40ft CNG and the Blue Bird Sigma. With 17 buses available to choose from at launch, you’ll always have the right bus for the job.

• Shape the City: You’re not just driving, you’re improving public life! Upgrade stops, unlock new routes, earn passive perks, and see each district evolve into a more vibrant, pedestrian-friendly space thanks to your bus-driving efforts.

• Multiplayer on the Move: Band together with up to three other players in online co-op! Split off to tackle multiple routes simultaneously and help improve your host’s home city.

• Customize Your Fleet: With each shift, you’ll generate goodwill with your riders to unlock new buses, visual styles and upgrades. Whether you prefer a relaxing driving experience or want to master and optimize every detail of your run, the freedom to make each trip your own is yours.

🚌💨 Get Bus Bound today:

Attention to our PC bus experts! 🚍🔉

Here is an overview of the steering wheels that are officially supported by Bus Bound on Steam and Epic Games Store. 🖥🖤

Go behind the scenes with stillalive studios as they explain how they applied their knowledge from the Bus Simulator games to bring Bus Bound to life with fresh new experiences. 

This developer diary covers different topics, such as:

🌉 City origins and inspirations

🏙 Upgradable districts through your actions

🚍 Feeling and driving immersion

🚥 Realistic and unpredictable traffic

👍 Gaining respect from passengers

🚏 … and more!

Pre-order the Standard or Deluxe editions to receive the Horizon Hydrogen 40ft Gen2 bus and a skin pack featuring three modern skins for your buses. 

Deluxe Edition pre-orders will also include the Horizon Speed 40ft bus, a retro-style skin pack, and the Bus Pass, guaranteeing day-one access to the first three content expansions through 2026.

Bus Bound arrives on April 30, 2026. Book your ticket today! ✅

Be a modern-day knight in shining armor to all those who are running late, close to tears, almost unable to make it to their destinations. 🚍🛡

There's just one catch. You? A bus driver. Your armor? A trusty bus!

Only you can navigate a narrow alley while sipping a hot coffee and never breaking eye contact with the road. Only you can drive through heavy traffic while still smiling and being nice to every passenger who steps into your bus. 🚌💪

Become an everyday hero for the people! No stunt double required. 😎💪🏼

Pre-order the Standard or Deluxe editions to receive the Horizon Hydrogen 40ft Gen2 bus and a skin pack featuring three modern skins for your buses.

Deluxe Edition pre-orders will also include the Horizon Speed 40ft bus, a retro-style skin pack, and the Bus Pass, guaranteeing day-one access to the first three content expansions through 2026.

Bus Bound arrives on April 30. PRE-ORDER NOW! ✅

Beep! Beep! As we get closer to launch, it's time to remove the Bus Bound demo from Steam. 🚍🔉

Thank you to everyone who played the game and showed your support! 💛

Make sure to enjoy these last days to finish the demo, which will remain up until April 16, 13:00 UTC. Bus Bound is releasing on April 30, 2026. PRE-ORDER NOW!

🚍🔊 Next stop: launch! Bus Bound is set to arrive on April 30, 2026. 

Take the wheel of officially licensed buses and improve the quality of life in this evolving, vibrant city. 🌇⏫ Transform a fictional American city into a public transit paradise one stop at a time.

Pre-order the Standard or Deluxe editions to receive the Horizon Hydrogen 40ft Gen2 bus and a skin pack featuring three modern skins for your buses. 

Deluxe Edition pre-orders will also include the Horizon Speed 40ft bus, a retro-style skin pack, and the Bus Pass, guaranteeing day-one access to the first three content expansions through 2026.

Pick your internary and PRE-ORDER TODAY! 🗓✅

Hello Drivers! 🚌👋

We have a fresh video for you today, this time looking at the main features of Bus🚍Bound and how they work. While the game, at its core, is a driving-focused experience, there are plenty of ways to make your public transit dreams flourish.

Four Player Co-op

Work together with up to three other people to improve the city around you. Everyone contributes to the host’s missions and goals to keep the spirit of collaboration alive.

Dynamic Weather & Time of Day

Whether it is rain or shine, you have riders to service. The weather and day/night cycle work in tandem with the seven districts, passenger needs, and traffic flow.

Realistic Traffic System

The traffic in Bus Bound is modelled on real life. It is responsive to weather and time of day, as well as to random events such as someone driving erratically in front of you. Each of these elements will influence your passengers’ moods, which, in turn, can affect your route score.

Expanding the Network

There are seven districts that can each be unlocked and upgraded.

• Ashtree, the educational district

• The Strings, the music district

• Wright’s Crossing, the tourist district

• New Heights, the business district

• Belvedere, the cultural district

• The Tracks, the transit district

• Windfall Oaks, the suburban district

Each location will improve for the local citizens as you service the districts. Upgrade stops, unlock new routes, earn passive perks, and see each district evolve into a more vibrant, pedestrian-friendly space.

Customize the Fleet & Lines

With each shift, you will generate goodwill with your riders to unlock new buses, visual styles, and upgrades. Beyond that, you can create your own routes with the line editor. Whether you prefer a relaxing driving experience or want to master and optimize every detail of your run, the freedom to make each trip your own is yours.

17 Unique Models

There will be 17 buses available at launch, including 10 licensed like the New Flyer Xcelsior 40ft CNG and the Blue Bird Sigma.

The city is waiting. WISHLIST NOW! ✅

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Hello, bus drivers! 🚍👋

Today, we have a hotfix for the new demo that adds more steering wheel presets, multiplayer and visual improvements, as well as other minor fixes.

Resolved Issues

Steering Wheel Presets

• Added more steering wheel presets: T300 RS, Logitech G29, Fanatec CSL Elite, and Thrustmaster TMX.

• Updated steering wheel presets and button images for Logitech G923: Improved applying XSX presets and fixed dpad icon assignments.

Multiplayer Improvements

• Fixed an issue where the multiplayer session was not shutting down when the host disconnected.

• Improved collisions for players with high ping and/or packet loss.

Audio Improvements

• Fix audio language not setting up correctly at startup.

• Replaced some radio music to ensure the afternoon shift doesn't occasionally play silence.

• Remove placeholder net engine sound for Horizon Diesel 40ft and 60ft.

• Fixed the reaction sound playback in the German language.

Visual Improvements

• Reworked garage lighting to reduce the shadow noise.

• Fixed white glass in the Garage.

• Fixed super shiny walls in the office during rainy weather.

• Fixed bushes not having contact shadows.

• Fixed some buses with the interior glass too reflective.

• Reworked the Niagara exhaust system so it's possible to remove unused exhaust systems, and changed the transparent glass material to the new one.

Others

• Fixed settings issue in the main menu where the ‘Apply Change’ pop-up is only visible while ESC is held down.

Join our Discord server to chat with other players: https://discord.com/invite/YgMRgw5xFw.

If you run into any issues, you can contact our support team at https://support.saber.games/hc/en/bus-bound/articles/how-to-report-an-issue-1.

Thank you for playing the Bus Bound demo! 🙏🚌

Hello, bus drivers! 🚍👋

Today, we are releasing an update to our demo that adds a new district to explore, buses to drive, and multiplayer for up to 4 players. Some fixes and improvements were also added.

New Content

• Service the upgrade of the Ashtree District, and unlock access to The Strings district, adding 3 new stops to the demo.

• Earn two new buses: the Letenda Electrip and the Horizon 40ft Diesel.

• Earn a drive modifier - increase the difficulty to earn more likes.

• Start drive from Depot (enable this toggle when selecting your line).

• More weather conditions can appear across all shifts.

• Multiplayer support - up to 4 players can work together on the host's savegame.

Resolved Issues 

• Added streamer mode settings.

• Improved AI traffic.

• Integrated force feedback.

• Expanded steering wheel support, including Logitech steering wheels.

• Added more settings and control bindings.

• More robust performance.

• Lower frametimes and more stable framerates on lower-end spec.

Join our Discord server to chat with other players:

https://discord.com/invite/YgMRgw5xFw.

If you run into any issues, you can contact our support team at https://support.saber.games/hc/en/bus-bound/articles/how-to-report-an-issue-1.

🚏 Next stop: a new Bus🚍Bound demo update!

New Demo Features

🌐 Multiplayer functionality

🛞 More steering wheel compatibility

🚌 Two new buses: Horizon 40ft Diesel and Letenda Electrip

🎶 The Strings district

Check out the trailer here:

Get in the driver's seat and experience this new content now:

🚌 https://sabr.gg/BusBoundSteam

Game Key Features

• A City Full of Life: Explore Emberville, a fully simulated, densely inhabited town that comes to life with a dynamic traffic system and distinct day/night and weather conditions. From bustling intersections to quiet neighborhoods, every area has its own rhythm, and your route will help shape its future.

• Drive American Icons: Take the wheel of true-to-life buses from top American manufacturers, including the New Flyer Xcelsior 40ft CNG and the Blue Bird Sigma. With a growing lineup of over a dozen vehicles at launch, you’ll always have the right bus for the job.

• Shape the City: You’re not just driving, you’re improving public life! Upgrade stops, unlock new routes, earn passive perks, and see each district evolve into a more vibrant, pedestrian-friendly space.

• Multiplayer on the Move: Band together with up to three other players in online co-op! Split off to tackle multiple routes simultaneously and contribute to your host’s goal to improve Emberville.

• Customize Your Fleet: With each shift, you’ll generate goodwill with your riders to unlock new buses, visual styles and upgrades. Whether you prefer a relaxing driving experience or want to master and optimize every detail of your run, the freedom to make each trip your own is yours.

Pull into the next stop and WISHLIST NOW! 🗓✅

Join the community:

https://discord.com/invite/YgMRgw5xFw

Prepare to team up in 4-player co-op in stillalive studios’s Bus Bound! 👥🚍👥

Help your friends make a positive impact by working together to improve the city. 🌐💪

This demo update is coming to Steam on February 18!

🛑 https://sabr.gg/BusBoundSteam

Game Key Features

• A City Full of Life: Explore Emberville, a fully simulated, densely inhabited town that comes to life with a dynamic traffic system and distinct day/night and weather conditions. From bustling intersections to quiet neighborhoods, every area has its own rhythm, and your route will help shape its future.

• Drive American Icons: Take the wheel of true-to-life buses from top American manufacturers, including the New Flyer Xcelsior 40ft CNG and the Blue Bird Sigma. With a growing lineup of over a dozen vehicles at launch, you’ll always have the right bus for the job.

• Shape the City: You’re not just driving, you’re improving public life! Upgrade stops, unlock new routes, earn passive perks, and see each district evolve into a more vibrant, pedestrian-friendly space.

• Multiplayer on the Move: Band together with up to three other players in online co-op! Split off to tackle multiple routes simultaneously and contribute to your host’s goal to improve Emberville.

• Customize Your Fleet: With each shift, you’ll generate goodwill with your riders to unlock new buses, visual styles and upgrades. Whether you prefer a relaxing driving experience or want to master and optimize every detail of your run, the freedom to make each trip your own is yours.

Pull into the next stop and WISHLIST NOW! 🗓✅

Join the community:

https://discord.com/invite/YgMRgw5xFw

📣 The Bus Bound demo is being extended! 📣

Due to the positive reception of the Bus Bound demo, we are proud to extend its availability and keep it up for a while longer for everyone to enjoy. Come ride in! 🚌🎉

For those who haven't tried it yet, now is your chance to drive through Ashtree, the city's first district, and see it evolve as a result of your actions. 🏙⬆️

Thank you to all those who have already taken the time to visit Emberville and make a positive impact on it. 🚍💪 We appreciate the support and every piece of feedback during this Steam Next Fest! 🙏

🎮 Finished the demo? Share your experience about it in Steam reviews or fill out our survey after playing it!

🔧 Experienced any issues? Make sure to contact our support team at:

https://support.saber.games/hc/en/bus-bound/articles/how-to-report-an-issue-1

🌐 Looking for a community? You can join the stillalive studios Discord server here:

https://discord.com/invite/YgMRgw5xFw

Hello everyone!

Thank you so much for all the love and support since the demo launched earlier this week! We’ve excitedly been watching your videos, reading your comments, and even sneaking into some of your streams. 👀 We are aware of some traffic issues occurring in certain areas, and we are collecting the feedback you leave for us in the survey and discussion forums to help us ensure the full game runs smoothly at launch next year. In the meantime, if you encounter any issues or just want to chat with other players and the devs, join our Discord server here. - Team Bus Bound 🚌💙

Be a bus route hero and play the demo starting today!

About the game:

Bus Bound is the latest bus driving simulator from the team that created Bus Simulator 21, stillalive studios. 🚍

Set in the fictional American town of Emberville, work as a bus driver and help turn this struggling, traffic-laden town into a thriving, pedestrian-friendly city. 🚶💛

Explore the vibrant districts in officially licensed buses and help transform them into a living paradise - one stop at a time. 🚏🚌

About the demo:

Play the single-player demo for Bus Bound today!

Explore the 1st district of Emberville, master the Bluebird Sigma and the New Flyer Excelsior Clean Diesel, and kickstart the transformation of the city into a pedestrian-friendly paradise for public transit.

Visit Emberville, where every stop matters. Experience the demo now!

• A City Full of Life: Explore Emberville, a fully simulated, densely inhabited town that comes to life with a dynamic traffic system and distinct day/night and weather conditions. From bustling intersections to quiet neighborhoods, every area has its own rhythm, and your route will help shape its future.

• Drive American Icons: Take the wheel of true-to-life buses from top American manufacturers, including the New Flyer Xcelsior 40ft CNG and the Blue Bird Sigma. With a growing lineup of over a dozen vehicles at launch, you’ll always have the right bus for the job.

• Shape the City: You’re not just driving, you’re improving public life! Upgrade stops, unlock new routes, earn passive perks, and see each district evolve into a more vibrant, pedestrian-friendly space.

• Multiplayer on the Move: Band together with up to three other players in online co-op! Split off to tackle multiple routes simultaneously and contribute to your host’s goal to improve Emberville.

• Customize Your Fleet: With each shift, you’ll generate goodwill with your riders to unlock new buses, visual styles and upgrades. Whether you prefer a relaxing driving experience or want to master and optimize every detail of your run, the freedom to make each trip your own is yours.

Coming to Steam in 2026! ⏱️🚏 Wishlist Bus Bound today! ✅

https://sabr.gg/BusBoundSteam

Share your feedback about the demo in Steam reviews or fill out our survey after playing it!

Join the community:

https://discord.com/invite/YgMRgw5xFw

Be a bus route hero and play the Bus Bound demo during Steam Next Fest, beginning on October 13! 🚍🔊

About the game:

Bus Bound is set in the fictional American town of Emberville, where you work as a bus driver and help turn this struggling, traffic-laden town into a thriving, pedestrian-friendly city. 🚶💛 Explore the vibrant districts in officially licensed buses and help transform them into a living paradise. 🚏🚌

Wishlist now! ✅

🚍 Schedule update:

📢 Bus Bound will arrive in 2026! 🗓🚏

Master the flow of traffic in a dense city environment and build trust with your passengers by safely navigating various on-road obstacles. 🚌⬆️👍

Unlock new routes and American buses as your actions shape and improve the world around you! 💪

Key Features

• A City Full of Life: Explore Emberville, a fully simulated, densely inhabited town that comes to life with a dynamic traffic system, day/night cycle, and distinct weather conditions. From bustling intersections to quiet neighborhoods, every area has its own rhythm, and your route will help shape its future.

• Drive American Icons: Take the wheel of true-to-life buses from top American manufacturers, including the New Flyer Xcelsior 40ft CNG and the Blue Bird Sigma. With a growing lineup of over a dozen vehicles at launch, you’ll always have the right bus for the job.

• Shape the City: You’re not just driving, you’re improving public life! Upgrade stops, unlock new routes, earn passive perks, and see each district evolve into a more vibrant, pedestrian-friendly space thanks to your bus-driving efforts.

• Multiplayer on the Move: Band together with up to three other players in online co-op! Split off to tackle multiple routes simultaneously and contribute to your host’s goal to improve Emberville.

• Customize Your Fleet: With each shift, you’ll generate goodwill with your riders to unlock new buses, visual styles and upgrades. Whether you prefer a relaxing driving experience or want to master and optimize every detail of your run, the freedom to make each trip your own is yours.

Coming in 2026 to Steam! ⏱️ Wishlist today! ✅

Join the community: https://discord.com/invite/YgMRgw5xFw

Calling all bus drivers! 🚍

Embark on a journey to Emberville with Bus Bound, the latest title from the creators of Bus Simulator 21 and Bus Simulator 18, offering a unique and meaningful take on American Bus Transportation. 🚌

As you become the citizens' bus hero, you will witness the city evolve before your eyes from the positive impact of your actions, one stop at a time. 🚏

Explore and improve a vibrant city with a fleet of authentic vehicles while trying to maintain a good reputation with your passengers. 👍

Key Features

• A City Full of Life: Explore Emberville, a fully simulated, densely inhabited town that comes to life with a dynamic traffic system and distinct day/night and weather conditions. From bustling intersections to quiet neighborhoods, every area has its own rhythm, and your route will help shape its future.

• Drive American Icons: Take the wheel of true-to-life buses from top American manufacturers, including the New Flyer Xcelsior 40ft CNG and the Blue Bird Sigma. With a growing lineup of over a dozen vehicles at launch, you’ll always have the right bus for the job.

• Shape the City: You’re not just driving, you’re improving public life! Upgrade stops, unlock new routes, earn passive perks, and see each district evolve into a more vibrant, pedestrian-friendly space.

• Multiplayer on the Move: Band together with up to three other players in online co-op! Split off to tackle multiple routes simultaneously and contribute to your host’s goal to improve Emberville.

• Customize Your Fleet: With each shift, you’ll generate goodwill with your riders to unlock new buses, visual styles and upgrades. Whether you prefer a relaxing driving experience or want to master and optimize every detail of your run, the freedom to make each trip your own is yours.

Coming soon to Steam! ⏱️🚏 Wishlist now! ✅

Join the community: https://discord.com/invite/YgMRgw5xFw