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The Bus

THE BUS - eCitaro driving on Line 300

THE BUS | Road to Release #11

NextSim 22 | The Bus News
Of course, there has also been an interview with TML-Studios in the course of the NextSim 22 - amongst others with information about the Early Access of The Bus.

You can watch the interview here:


If you also missed the NextSim 22 stream last Friday, you can watch the snippet about The Bus here as well (from Minute 7:22):

NextSim22 | Announcement
Tune in: On August 12 at 8:00 p.m. (CEST), we will broadcast the NextSim22 stream on NPLAY's YouTube channel!

Look forward to exclusive interviews with developers and exciting news about numerous (partly even unannounced) Aerosoft simulators.

Don't miss it!

NPLAY: bit.ly/3zSfEG4

The Bus Update 1.11 - BETA
Update 1.11 of the Early Access of The Bus is now available as BETA for testing.

With this beta, the Atron is being added to The Bus. Moreover, you can expect bus stop displays, several bug fixes and art fixes.

For the full detailed list of changes, please, see the changelog below.

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Please create backup copies of your savegame files before switching to the EA BETA Update. Savegames may not be compatible with the new version of the game.

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ATTENTION: This is a BETA update. Technical problems, instability of the game as well as bugs during gameplay can be possible.

How to install the beta version of the update?

Quite easily:

  1. In your Library, you click with the right mouse button on the entry of the "The Bus"
  2. In the drop-menu, you click on the entry "Properties"
  3. In the window "The Bus - Properties" you select the tab "BETAS"
  4. In the field "Select the beta you would like to opt into:" select the entry "beta-beta"
  5. Now you can close the window and the beta version of the update should download right away
  6. After downloading the update you can start The Bus via the "PLAY" button
  7. In the main menu should now be the corresponding version number of the beta version of the update and you can test the update


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Changelog 0.15.51349 EA Beta

  • New Atron
  • Bus stop displays
  • Removed older operating plan that does have line 100
  • Fixed rotate camera to door option
  • Fixed crash in editor
  • Fixed driver window sounds for Scania Citywide
  • Art and Level Fixes
  • Performance optimizations**


* Only occurred during the BETA test of this update

** Please, be aware that the impact of performance optimisations varies from system to system due to hardware configurations, installed software, and other programs running in the background

The Bus Line 100 | Out Now
Attention: The new Line 100 is now available for The Bus!

Transport your passengers on one of Berlin’s well-known lines, starting from Alexanderplatz all the way to Zoologischer Garten and discover Berlin’s most famous sights along the way.

Enjoy!

The Bus Line 100 | Coming Soon
+++ COMING SOON: Line 100! +++

Soon, the virtual Berlin in The Bus (Early Access) will be expanded by Line 100!

Look forward to the known sightseeing route including the Victory Column, Bellevue Palace, the Reichstag building and the Nordic Embassies.

The Bus Update 1.10 - Released
Update 1.10 of the Early Access version of The Bus is here!

Look forward to compatibility with Steam Deck, new variants of the scania citywide buses as well as further improvements and bug fixes.

Following you will find a detailed list with all the changes.

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Changelog 0.14.50332 EA


  • With this update The Bus becomes Steam Deck compatible
  • Added 4 new variants of the scania citywide
  • Added steam workshop support for Operating Plans
  • Moved all buttons in the scania citywide to a new improved system
  • You can now configure how many people want to buy a ticket
  • Fixed bus stop being blocked when spawning
  • Fixed arcade mode drivers light
  • Fixed infinite autosaves
  • Broken objects are now removed when resetting
  • Fixed clipping when moving up the stairs in MAN DD
  • Fixed lag when entering/leaving tunnels
  • Screenshots made in photo mode are now added to the Steam Screenshot Library
  • Fixed a bug that would modify resolution when taking high res screenshots
  • Bus stop indicators are now hidden in photo mode
  • Resetting near the bus now also resets the bus
  • Reduced chance for trucks to spawn
  • Added option to rotate view towards the door when opened
  • Fixed fan noise cutting out when adjusting AC in MAN DD
  • Changed AI Vehicle sounds
  • Changed Materials of some AI vehicles
  • Fixed outside sound while inside the bus
  • Resetting now prefers the current route
  • Fixed play radio in background option
  • Fixed missing tram tracks
  • Fixed translation for ticket names
  • Added some bus traffic lights
  • Art and Level Fixes
  • Performance optimizations**



** Please, be aware that the impact of performance optimisations varies from system to system due to hardware configurations, installed software and other programs running in the background

The Bus | DevUpdate | Road to Release
It's been quiet around The Bus for a while now, but here comes the next big surprise!

After Line 100, new free content is now coming in the form of Line 245 and Line 300 and new variants of the Scania City and the eCitaro.

In addition, there is more information about the licensed Atron and the controller control.

All information about The Bus in the video:
[previewyoutube="SElMndhs-XE;full"]

The Bus Update 1.10 - BETA
Update 1.10 of the Early Access of The Bus is now available as BETA for testing.

With this beta, steam workshop support for operating plans is being added to The Bus. Moreover, you can expect an improved button system in the Scania Citywide as well as some fixes.

For the full detailed list of changes, please, see the changelog below.

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Please create backup copies of your savegame files before switching to the EA BETA Update. Savegames may not be compatible with the new version of the game.

---
ATTENTION: This is a BETA update. Technical problems, instability of the game as well as bugs during gameplay can be possible.

How to install the beta version of the update?

Quite easily:

  1. In your Library, you click with the right mouse button on the entry of the "The Bus"
  2. In the drop-menu, you click on the entry "Properties"
  3. In the window "The Bus - Properties" you select the tab "BETAS"
  4. In the field "Select the beta you would like to opt into:" select the entry "beta-beta"
  5. Now you can close the window and the beta version of the update should download right away
  6. After downloading the update you can start The Bus via the "PLAY" button
  7. In the main menu should now be the corresponding version number of the beta version of the update and you can test the update


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Changelog 0.14.47677 EA Beta

  • Added steam workshop support for operating plans
  • Moved all buttons in the Scania Citywide to a new improved system
  • You can now configure how many people want to buy a ticket
  • Fixed bus stop being blocked when spawning
  • Fixed arcade mode drivers light
  • Fixed infinite autosaves
  • Broken objects are now removed when resetting
  • Fixed clipping when moving up the stairs in MAN DD
  • Fixed lag when entering/leaving tunnels
  • Art and level fixes
  • Performance optimizations**



* Only occurred during the BETA test of this update

** Please, be aware that the impact of performance optimisations varies from system to system due to hardware configurations, installed software, and other programs running in the background
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