With an impressive number of officially licensed and faithfully modelled buses by world-famous manufacturers such as Alexander Dennis as well as numerous additional globally renowned brands, which will be revealed at a later point of time, Bus Simulator 21 will not only offer the most modern vehicle fleet, but also introduce a double decker and electric buses for the first time in the history of the Bus Simulator game series!

With the help of this huge selection of buses players can then start driving on two huge maps: next to a reworked version of the predecessor’s European based city “Seaside Valley” (including its official map extension), Bus Simulator 21 will also offer a brand-new US-American setting – the city of “Angel Shores”, which finds its inspiration in the San Francisco Bay Area. Regardless if players will make their rounds within the industrial district, the peripheral areas, downtown or lively Chinatown, along the waterside promenade, through the surrounding hills or in the business park area – thanks to the new and even freer open-world approach of Bus Simulator 21, players can be looking forward to experience the exciting everyday life of a bus driver like never before!

Just like its predecessors, Bus Simulator 21 will once more offer a cooperative multiplayer mode, so that players will be able to drive the lines of their self-created route network together with friends and build-up their team’s joint public transport empire. The game's sophisticated management systems will offer even more freedom, numerous new and expanded features and, for the first time, the option of setting up detailed timetables for your own bus fleet. If a player prefers to simply drive instead of taking care of the micromanagement of his local transport company down to the smallest detail, the intelligent AI will of course offer pure bus driving enthusiasts the option of having the planning tasks carried out automatically by the game.

Publisher astragon Entertainment and developer stillalive studios are happy to announce that Bus Simulator 21 Next Stop will be released one week earlier than expected, now scheduled for May 16, 2023!

Bus Simulator 21 Next Stop: Big Update, Career Mode, Next Gen, Map Expansion, Gold Edition, and more...

Bus fans can look forward to a comprehensive update including numerous game improvements and a brand-new game mode, a large, free official map extension including numerous new orders as well as dedicated versions for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Meanwhile, newcomers can start their bus journey with the new Gold Edition, including all the DLCs that have been released so far!

Big update with game improvements and new career mode

With the big Bus Simulator 21 Next Stop update for the main game, bus aficionados can look forward to numerous game, AI and other detail improvements. In addition, a completely new game mode awaits the players: The new career mode combines the well-known sandbox mode with the economic system of the campaign. Instead of having to unlock everything bit by bit by completing missions, players can choose from all bus stops and bus models right from the start of the game, so that there are no limits to how far they can build up their own bus company - as long as they manage their start-up capital well, set up and operate routes successfully, expand their bus fleet skillfully and thus work their way up to become a successful local public transport company!

Dedicated versions for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S

Together with the Bus Simulator 21 Next Stop update, dedicated versions of the game for PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S will also be available for the first time - including improved graphics, Haptic Feedback and Adaptive Trigger support on PS5™, 4K resolution on PS5™ and Xbox Series X and other optimizations specific to the respective consoles. For owners of the PS4 or Xbox One version of the game, the upgrade to the newer console version will be available for free on the respective platforms!

PC version also on the Epic Games Store and Microsoft Store including crossplay on PC

At the same time as the big Next Stop update goes live, Bus Simulator 21 will be available on the Epic Games Store and the Microsoft Store for the first time. It is already available on Steam, the PlayStation® Store and the Xbox Store. For PC players: All PC versions of the game are cross-play compatible, so that PC players can play together in multiplayer - regardless of whether they purchased Bus Simulator 21 for PC in retail, on Steam, on the Epic Games Store or on the Microsoft Store!

Free official map extension for all owners of the game

Another highlight of the Next Stop update is the release of the big official map extension as a free DLC, which has been eagerly awaited by fans of the game. Players can look forward to accessing a huge new area in the north of the US map "Angel Shores". In addition to numerous new campaign missions, a completely new feature awaits them in the mountainous nature reserve with its idyllic lakes, forests and villages: wild animals crossing! So be careful when driving through the impressive landscapes!

Gold Edition and Gold Upgrade combine the main game with all DLCs released so far

Meanwhile, with Bus Simulator 21 Next Stop - Gold Edition, new bus fans can look forward to the all-in-one package. The Gold Edition will become available in Q2 2023, both digitally and in stores, and includes not only Bus Simulator 21 but also all previously released paid DLCs for the game - including the MAN Bus Pack, the IVECO BUS Bus Pack, the VDL Bus Pack, the USA Skin Pack, the Angel Shores Insider Skin Pack, and the Protect Nature Interior Pack. Those who already own the main game can alternatively purchase the additional content bundled via the Bus Simulator 21 Next Stop - Gold Upgrade on the digital platforms. All other free bonus DLCs for the game will of course still be available for free on the respective digital platforms.

The Bus Simulator 21 Next Stop update as well as the dedicated versions for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S consoles, the PC versions for the Microsoft Store and the Epic Games Store, the Bus Simulator 21 Next Stop - Official Map Extension, and the Bus Simulator 21 Next Stop - Gold Edition will be released on May 16, 2023.

Bus Simulator 21 will include two brand new, officially licensed Mercedes-Benz eCitaro buses for the first time in the series history.

A long-standing relationship with Mercedes-Benz has allowed astragon and stillallive to recreate eCitaro buses in remarkable detail. In addition to a small two-doored, 12-meter-long, maneuverable eCitaro electric bus with two axles, Bus Simulator 21 will include a large three-door, 18-meter-long eCitaro G articulated bus equipped with three axles and plenty of space for passengers. Enthusiasts will also be able to hit the road with other Mercedes-Benz buses like the Citaro G, the agile Citaro K, an up-to-date version of the Citaro O 530, the CapaCity and the extra-long CapaCity L articulated bus.

Overall, 30 officially licensed buses from world-renowned brands will be featured in the final game. Fans will be able to steer city buses, articulated buses, e-buses and a double decker bus while brushing up on their driving skills and taking in the sights.

The prospective bus driver in Bus Simulator 21 is again supported by Mira Tannhauser, the beloved virtual mentor first known from Bus Simulator 18. In her unique and charming way, Mira will not only gently introduce the players to the world of public transport, but will also guide them through the numerous exciting missions of the extensive campaigns on the Seaside Valley and Angel Shores maps of the game. Next to the campaigns, Bus Simulator 21 will come with numerous random events and side tasks as well as a sandbox mode where players are free to do what they want whenever they want and develop their individual bus empire completely according to their needs. Bus lovers and simulation enthusiasts can therefore be looking forward to the most extensive bus driving experience in the history of the popular game series!

Key Features:

• Co-op multiplayer mode for up to 4 players
• Get behind the wheels of numerous officially licensed buses by world-famous brands - including city buses, articulated buses, e-buses and a double-decker
• Manage your bus company together as a team on two huge maps based on US and European cities
• Improved open-world approach with even more freedom for the players
• Immersive day and night cycle complete with AI drivers on your scheduled routes
• Manage your vehicle fleet, bus lines and detailed time tables together as a team
• Cross-generation multiplayer on consoles

Currently avaolable for PC, PS4 and Xbox One, Bus Simulator 21 Next Stop - Gold Edition is coming to PC/Steam, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S on May 16, 2023.