New video: How the multiplayer of The Bus works [DE]
🚌 The Multiplayer Video for The Bus is now available! Check out how you can drive together in multiplayer mode through Berlin!
👉 Watch the video now and learn how the multiplayer works!
In the new video, we explain everything you need to know about the multiplayer in The Bus – and the best part: it's already available in Beta!
🔜 Planned Features: A public server list will soon be available directly in the game. For now, you can find it through Discord.
Text chat is already available, and voice chat is planned for the future.
The Bus Update 2.6 - Beta + Multiplayer Alpha
Update 2.6 of the Early Access of The Bus is now available as BETA for testing.
Together with the release of the beta for 2.6 we are also releasing the first ALPHA version of the The Bus Multiplayer.
For creating servers please check out the guide here: https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/manageguide/?id=3387160853
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:
In your Library, you click with the right mouse button on the entry of the "The Bus"
In the drop-menu, you click on the entry "Properties"
In the window "The Bus - Properties" you select the tab "BETAS"
In the field "Select the beta you would like to opt into:" select the entry "beta - public beta"
Now you can close the window and the beta version of the update should download right away
After downloading the update you can start The Bus via the "PLAY" button
In the main menu should now be the corresponding version number of the beta version of the update and you can test the update
--- Changelog 0.22.79378 EA Beta
Added Multiplayer ALPHA
Upgrade to Unreal Engine 5.4
Added support for Aerosoft Truck & Bus Wheel System
Reworked keybinds for Gears, Wipers, Indicator and Light Switch
Reworked device assistant to allow for multiple devices
Increased 32 Button Limit for devices
Added new Passenger spawn system
Level Art 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 | Linie 142 OUT NOW
Line 142 is now available for free in The Bus!
It runs from Leopoldplatz to Ostbahnhof.
Thanks to the new depot on Müllerstraße, you have a short connection here!
We hope you enjoy the new route!
The Bus Update 2.5
Update 2.5 of The Bus is here!
You can find a detailed list with all the changes in the following:
Changelog 0.21.77445 EA
Upgrade to Unreal Engine 5.3
Added Lumen Global Illumination
Added Fleet System
Reworked Antialiasing Settings
Reworked several bus features for multiplayer: Hatches, Indicators, Gearboxes, Action Cameras, Cruise Control, Ignition, Retarder
Reworked Button Tooltips for Scania, MAN DD and Citea
Reworked Cross Selector for Scania, MAN DD and Citea
Reworked light logic for Scania, Citea
Removed passenger comments option, can be controlled via voice slider and subtitle option
Fixed passenger sounds playing without passengers
Fixed multiple passengers sitting in the same seat
Fixed passengers spawning on top of bus stop signs and roofs
Fixed being able to double brake/accelerate
Fixed some ambient sounds not playing
Added map and bus overview to Telemetry
Added Chargeinfo to Operating plan
You can now select and sit down in passenger seats
Redesigned River Water
Fixed Time Skip button active even when no time skip target is available
Fixed Passengers rarely double requesting a receipt
Bus Displays are now parts and can be exchanged
Fixed an issue that causes deadlock of vehicles at crossroad
Fixed some interactions that stopped working
Fixed stop request not fulfilled when doors were opened manually
Fixed button tooltips appearing even when not hovered
Fixed several navigation Issues
Can no longer sit down in occupied seats
Fixed camera height when sitting in certain seats
Fixed announcements on modmaps not working
Fixed Indicator lever sounds
Fixed crash when mod asks for restart
Reworked Button Tooltips and Lights for ecitybus
MAN DD sound fixes
Operating Plans and Fleets now show Dependencies
Fixed not being able to start some tours due to different stop index
Fixed Atron selecting tours from wrong day
AI vehicle sound fixes
Added option to return to default in Sound Options
Made short trip ticket more likely to be chosen
Updated window and glass materials
Fixed LODs in Background
Added hint for removing glasses
Auto detect for settings fixed
Fixed scania door clearance button mixup
Fixed ecitybus door state in cross selector
Fixed desync when trying to start motor with wrong gear
Level Art 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 Update 2.5 - Beta
Update 2.5 of the Early Access of The Bus is now available as BETA for testing.
This beta adds multiple improvements and bug-fixes to The Bus.
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:
In your Library, you click with the right mouse button on the entry of the "The Bus"
In the drop-menu, you click on the entry "Properties"
In the window "The Bus - Properties" you select the tab "BETAS"
In the field "Select the beta you would like to opt into:" select the entry "beta-beta"
Now you can close the window and the beta version of the update should download right away
After downloading the update you can start The Bus via the "PLAY" button
In the main menu should now be the corresponding version number of the beta version of the update and you can test the update
--- Changelog 0.21.74871 EA Beta
Upgrade to Unreal Engine 5.3
Added Fleet System
Reworked several bus features for multiplayer: Hatches, Indicators, Gearboxes, Action Cameras, Cruise Control, Ignition, Retarder
Reworked Button Tooltips for Scania, MAN DD and Citea
Reworked Cross Selector for Scania, MAN DD and Citea
Reworked light logic for Scania, Citea
Removed passenger comments option, can be controlled via voice slider and subtitle option
Fixed passenger sounds playing without passengers
Fixed multiple passengers sitting in the same seat
Fixed passengers spawning on top of bus stop signs and roofs
Fixed being able to double brake/accelerate
Fixed some ambient sounds not playing
Added map and bus overview to Telemetry
Added Chargeinfo to Operating plan
You can now select and sit down in passenger seats
Redesigned River Water
Fixed Time Skip button active even when no time skip target is available
Fixed Passengers rarely double requesting a receipt
Level Art 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
3 Years The Bus
Throwback! Today 3 years ago, The Bus was released as beta🚌 Do you remember your first time playing?
Addendum to the The Bus Modding Contest!
Addendum to the The Bus Modding Contest:
Unfortunately we had to realize that one of the winning mods in the modding contest will be disqualified. On 2.4. at 23.33 this mod was changed on Steam and was no longer an active mod at the time of winning, but only pretended to be a mod.
As a result, the fourth place slips up and the new 3 winning places are as follows:
1st place: RealAI 2nd place Fürth Line 172 3rd place BVG Atron 4.10 New UI
We do not support the theft of content. Credits should always be given when using content from other modders. The use of third-party content will no longer be permitted in future modding contests and this will be explicitly included in the rules from next time onwards.
The winners will be contacted via Steam. If a mod has already been taken down and therefore the creator cannot be contacted, please contact us in Discord.
The winners of the first The Bus Modding Contest have been announced!
You, the community, have voted in the first The Bus Modding Contest and determined the three best mods.🚌
The winners are BlaulichtFan, yleaay and gpbgf and will be contacted by us. Congratulations and of course thanks for your great submissions!😊
We have heard the discussions on the subject of copyright in the community and would ask you to always give credits in future if something is used by other modders. In future modding contests, we will probably no longer allow the use of third-party content.
The first The Bus Modding Contest is over and the votingphase has just begun!
The first The Bus Modding Contest is over!
Some great mods have been uploaded to the Steam Workshop during the submission phase. Now it's time to find the three best mods with the hashtag #TheBusModdingContest until April 9th. ☺️
The prizes! ▪️ 1st place: Thrustmaster T248 steering wheel, The Bus Hoodie, €50 Steam voucher ▪️ 2nd place: The Bus Hoodie, The Bus thermos mug, 50€ Steam voucher ▪️ 3rd place: The Bus Hoodie, 50€ Steam voucher
We will contact the winners after the deadline. You can vote here: https://forms.gle/NYSjCbKUdc7nf5rD7
Important: People who have been banned from the community are not eligible to participate.
TheBus Modding Contest - 10 Days Left
Only 10 days left! Finish your mods for the TheBus modding contest until March 31st. Much fun! You can find additional information and the terms of participation here: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/491540/view/3897367110342545868?l=english
